Program Management Principal Lead / Open Secured Future PMO Lead for Secure at Telstra

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Security Culture, Stakeholder Management, Execution Leadership, Cyber Security, Risk Management, Governance, Financial Management, Agile Methodologies, Continuous Improvement, Communication, Analytical Skills, Vendor Management, Portfolio Management, Strategic Clarity, Team Leadership

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 30 Mar 2026 11:59pm Job Title Program Management Principal Lead / Open Secured Future PMO Lead for Secured Future, Job Summary The program explicitly targets a shift from a “compliance checkbox” mindset to a culture of secure behaviour. It aims to weave security into the fabric of how we work. It’ll empower people to act securely without friction, and it builds a system that anticipates threats and supports people to thrive. Job Description Key Accountabilities Include: As the Secured Future PMO Lead for Secured Future, you will support Secured Future’s Executive Sponsor and be responsible for: Develop program success criteria and performance measures in line with Security best practise, industry advice, organisational risk appetite, with Security Executive approval, Articulate the linkages from technical, process and people security delivery, to security culture and strategy, Ensuring project delivery translates to sustainable operational capabilities that endure beyond the life program, without introducing technical debt, Creating and leading CEOLT / Board presentations/narratives, Group Executive level Steering/Governance frameworks to ensure the success of Secured Future and its Key Results, Articulate and measure the security uplifts and enhancements delivered through Secured Future initiatives, Leveraging your influence to create clarity, unblock and drive delivery across the business to deliver E2E outcomes across the Secured Future program initiatives, Establishing and leading the complex technical program/portfolio of work enabling Secured Future initiatives in accordance with business priorities and goals, ensuring objectives and key results within contractual requirements, Defining, establishing and driving assigned portfolio of work against agreed performance and success metrics, Lead financial management of Secured Future and overall tracking from a financial health perspective including ROIC, benefits realisation, and operating leverage (as required), Drive Quarterly Planning / work prioritisation and trade off decisions, shape and manage project budgets, resourcing requirements, regular reporting tools and vendor partnerships, Proactively identifying interdependencies, risks and issues and implements mitigation strategies to ensure Secured Future success, Proactively identifying and leading continuous improvement initiatives to identify measurable security improvements and develop insights to enhance knowledge and capability. You will be able to: Influence and deliver at CEOLT/Board level, preparing senior governance narratives and framework, Navigate complex organisational dynamics and maintain strong leadership presence, and Lead high‑performing cross‑functional teams and drive strategic clarity across the business. Qualifications/Experiences Essential Demonstrated cross-business and cross-functional stakeholder management experience Demonstrated execution leadership and track record Initiative, drive and the ability to work and demonstrate leadership in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary team environment Fundamental understanding of Cyber Security at an Enterprise Level Ability to simplify complex technical and operational concepts for non‑technical audiences Experience in navigating high‑complexity organisational and technical environments Ability to anticipate risks, impediments, and future challenges Excellent analytical and written communication and presentation skills Positive and optimistic mindset and approach Commercial acumen Demonstrated experience communicating with influence, especially across technical, commercial, and executive domains Open and collaborative mindset Understanding of Agile methodologies and practices Driving accountability Customer engagement Workshop facilitation Resource demand planning, forecasting and Financial reporting and tracking High desirable Engineering degree Demonstrated experience leading large, complex strategic programs/portfolios Team leadership experience Experience working with cyber security solutions, processes and frameworks Understanding of the intersection between cyber security, risk, and how this can impact enterprise organisations Knowledge of Telstra’s network, tools and processes Demonstrated process improvement experience and wins Key Relationships Internal: Network Executives including CISO and DCISO, Group Owners, Product Owners, BISAs, Chapter Type Leads, Chapter Leads, Product & Technology project leads & stakeholders External: Key Network Hardware and Software Suppliers (as required) Feeder Roles Product Owners, Group Owners, Portfolio Leads, Program Managers, Project Managers Potential Career pathway Group Owner, Portfolio Lead, Networks Executive We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General’s Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We’ve always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too. Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it’s endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we’re motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most. We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to Disability and Accessibility inbox. disabilityandaccessibility@team.telstra.com. In a business as big and diverse as ours, there’s a huge breadth of career paths available. Uncover opportunities, broaden your experience, and discover the many areas of our organization there is to explore. > Explore our teams https://www.telstra.com.au/careers/our-teams

Responsibilities

The role involves leading the Secured Future PMO, supporting the Executive Sponsor by developing success criteria, articulating security linkages, and ensuring project delivery translates into sustainable operational capabilities. Key duties include creating and leading high-level governance presentations, managing the program's portfolio, driving quarterly planning, and overseeing financial health, ROIC, and benefits realization.