POSTED 5TH MARCH 2026PROGRAM MANAGER
PERTH - FULL TIMEWe are seeking experienced Program Managers to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of major HRIS, CRM and/or ERP transformation programs. We are seeking senior leaders responsible for governing and coordinating multiple workstreams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver complex, business‑critical system implementations.
You will work closely with executive sponsors, functional leaders, and delivery partners to ensure outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, and aligned to organisational strategy and benefits realisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the overall program lifecycle from initiation through delivery and transition to BAU
Establish and maintain program governance, reporting, and assurance frameworks
Oversee multiple project streams (e.g. HR, Finance, Payroll, CRM, ERP, Data, Integration, Change)
Manage systems integrators, SaaS vendors, and advisory partners, including contracts and performance
Own program‑level budget, schedule, risks, issues, and dependencies
Provide clear, concise executive reporting and facilitate steering committee forums
Ensure alignment between business processes, technology design, and organisational outcomes
Partner with Change, Training, and Business Leads to drive adoption and benefits realisation
Ensure compliance with relevant ICT, security, and regulatory frameworks
You will bring:
Demonstrated experience as a Program Manager or Senior Project Director on HRIS, ERP, or CRM programs
Strong understanding of HR and/or corporate enterprise domains (e.g. HCM, Payroll, Finance, Procurement, CRM)
Experience delivering SaaS platforms such as Workday, SuccessFactors, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Salesforce, or TechnologyOne
Proven ability to manage multi‑vendor delivery models and internal PMO structures
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including at executive and board level
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing large program budgets
Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead delivery through organisational change
Qualifications & Experience:
Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Business, ICT, or related discipline
Formal certifications such as PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, or equivalent (highly regarded)
Experience in government, local government, or highly regulated environments (desirable)
Familiarity with program assurance, risk frameworks, and benefits realisation models
Working with Cathara Consulting means being part of our diverse and close-knit team of industry professionals who believe in mutual respect, supporting each other, taking ownership and having integrity in everything we do.
With offices in Perth and Darwin as well as our extensive network of relationships across Australia, we are invested in finding the right opportunities for our people to build long term relationships and we strive to achieve client outcomes that align with providing exciting career opportunities for our people.
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