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PMO Manager / Senior PMO Analyst - Defence (Capability Programs)

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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced PMO professional to support major Defence Capability Programs. You will play a key role in program governance, reporting, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and executive support within a complex Defence environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and support governance forums including Program Boards, Steering Committees, Working Groups, and senior Defence governance bodies.

  • Manage program schedules, governance calendars, milestones, and key deliverables.

  • Prepare executive briefs, presentations, dashboards, KPI reports, and decision support materials.

  • Maintain program registers, including risks, actions, decisions, and issues.

  • Support demand management, work intake assessments, and prioritisation activities.

  • Monitor program performance and provide reporting to senior stakeholders.

  • Assist with vendor engagement, contract performance monitoring, and deliverable reviews.

  • Facilitate stakeholder communication across Defence, Defence, industry partners, and program teams.

About You

You will have:

  • Experience working in Defence environments.

  • Demonstrated PMO, governance, or project management experience within complex programs.

  • Strong understanding of Defence capability governance processes and approvals.

  • Experience managing risks, issues, actions, decisions, and performance reporting.

  • Excellent communication, briefing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Experience supporting senior executives and governance forums.

Desirable Experience

  • Defence Capability Programs

  • CASG, Defence Digital Group, or Joint Capability Programs

  • Program Delivery, Project Management, PMO Services, Agile Delivery, Business Analysis, or Solution Architecture

Security Requirements

  • Australian Citizenship.

  • Current NV1 Security Clearance (or ability to obtain).

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile Defence capability projects while working closely with senior Defence stakeholders.

Salary range- $190K to $210 k (inc Super @12%)- offered based on skill and experience


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