AFCA
Financial Services
ProgramLead,GovernanceandEnablement
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“Program Lead, Governance and Enablement at AFCA. Skills: Program governance, Lean delivery, Stakeholder engagement. Own program operating rhythm. Lead PI planning”
What You'll Achieve.
Protect Australians from scam-related harm; Ensure outcomes delivered with pace; Ensure outcomes delivered with discipline; Ensure outcomes delivered with clarity
Industry & Context.
2 year contract
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Leading large-scale complex programs, Scaled agile expertise, Lean delivery expertise, Program governance expertise, PI planning capability, Portfolio management capability, Delivery cadence capability, Managing cross-stream dependencies, Managing risks, Managing competing priorities, Providing technology delivery oversight, Vendor management exposure, Procurement governance exposure, Stakeholder engagement skills, Influencing skills
Nice to Have
Experience in financial services, Experience in government, Experience in regulated environments
What You'll Do.
Own program operating rhythm
Lead governance cycles
Lead portfolio alignment
Lead budget alignment
Drive lean delivery practices
Drive continuous improvement
Oversee risk management
Oversee issue management
Oversee dependency management
Deliver governance reporting
Coordinate technology delivery oversight
Coordinate milestone tracking
Manage vendor performance
Manage third-party performance
Partner with senior leaders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Value streams; Technology teams; External vendors; Senior stakeholders
Communication Scope
Executive-level reporting
Process & Methodology
Scaled agile, Lean delivery, Program governance, PI planning, Portfolio management, Delivery cadence, RAID management
Full Job Description
Fairness feels good Make a real impact at AFCA. Where fairness drives every decision. Help us deliver world-class, independent complaints resolution for Australians. As a not-for-profit and progressive financial ombudsman, we’re championing positive change. Achieving our purpose takes progressive thinking, accountability and resilience. At AFCA, our inclusive leadership values every voice. We offer our people flexible work options, thoughtful benefits and opportunities to deepen expertise. Flourish in a diverse, caring culture. Feel the difference of belonging to an organisation intentionally designed to put people first. Program Lead, Governance & Enablement Drive a nationally significant program tackling scams across financial services, telecommunications and digital platforms Join AFCA at a pivotal moment as we expand our role under the new Scams Prevention Framework , extending our jurisdiction across multiple sectors to better protect Australians from scam-related harm. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead the governance and delivery engine behind a complex, high-profile transformation program. This role is offered as an initial 2 year contract, with a strong view to extension. The Opportunity Reporting to the EGM, Scams EDR Project , the Program Lead, Governance & Enablement is the central force that keeps this enterprise-wide program aligned, connected and delivering. You’ll operate as the “engine room” of the program , orchestrating cadence, governance, planning, risk, and delivery across multiple value streams, technology teams, and external vendors. This is a highly visible role where you’ll influence senior stakeholders and ensure outcomes are delivered with pace, discipline and clarity. Key Responsibilities * Own the program operating rhythm – PI planning, cadence, governance cycles * Lead portfolio and budget alignment across value streams * Drive lean delivery practices , metrics and continuous improvement * Oversee risk, issue and dependency m
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