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Program Director Major Airport Modernisation Program


Company : Fintech HI.RE


Location : Perth,


Created : 2025-12-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Program Director Major Airport Modernisation Program Location: Perth, WA (preferred) Were supporting a major airport modernisation initiative in Perth and are looking for an experienced Program Director to lead a multi-stream, multi-vendor delivery spanning operational technology, passenger systems and large-scale infrastructure uplift. If youve run complex Master Systems Integrator programs and know how to bring structure, pace and trust to highstakes environments, this is a careerdefining opportunity. What Youll Lead - A major, multiyear program with a combined value exceeding $50M - Multiple concurrent workstreams across technology, operations and infrastructure - Multivendor coordination and governance - Stakeholder engagement at executive and operational levels within an airport environment - Delivery that touches critical airport operations and endtoend passenger experience This role has significant visibility and will shape how the airport operates over the next decade. Key Responsibilities - Guide endtoend delivery across several functional and technical streams - Maintain a single source of truth across scope, schedule, budget, risk and dependencies - Establish and maintain governance forums, steering committees and escalation pathways Stakeholder Management - Build trust with senior airport executives, internal sponsors and delivery partners - Navigate complex and occasionally challenging stakeholder environments - Keep alignment across vendors, business units and external partners Scope & Change Management - Hold firm on scope baselines - Identify and call out change early with customer and internal teams - Manage interdependencies across vendors, technology and operational teams - Lead PMs, PMO, architects, change and delivery teams - Build a culture of accountability, clarity and collaboration - Encourage crossteam cohesion rather than commandandcontrol behaviour What You Bring - Minimum of two Master Systems Integrator (MSI) programs - Exceptional stakeholder and executivelevel communication skills - Ability to operate confidently in a live operational environment - Experience in aviation or airport systems is highly regarded but not mandatory - Perthbased or willing to relocate for several years Why This Role Matters This program plays a critical role in supporting longterm growth, operational resilience and customer experience. The Program Director will be the central leadership figure ensuring all technology, operational and vendor streams land safely, predictably and to plan. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Contract Industry Focus Technology, Information and Media; IT Services and IT Consulting; Airlines and Aviation. #J-18808-Ljbffr