Program manager

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team, we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people's daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your Opportunity

Mott MacDonald's Project, Program, and Commercial Management team has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager. You will drive delivery across a major multidisciplinary infrastructure delivery program spanning transportation and civil infrastructure and related specialist services.

You will be accountable for program scope, schedule, budget, risk, governance and resourcing, ensuring individual projects remain aligned with client outcomes and broader business objectives. Working with Project Principals, project managers, technical teams and external partners, you will drive consistent delivery, strengthen commercial performance and support delivery alongside a highly engaged and effective team.

• Provide direction and oversight to project managers and multidisciplinary teams across the full delivery lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain program-level governance, controls and reporting across schedule, cost, risk, dependencies, change, benefits and quality.
• Manage portfolio financial and commercial performance, identifying trends and implementing corrective action where required.
• Develop integrated delivery plans and resource strategies to balance priorities, capability and capacity across the program.
• Ensure compliance with Mott MacDonald's governance, risk management and quality assurance frameworks, as well as relevant Defence, security and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal teams, external partners and senior stakeholders to resolve cross-project issues and maintain alignment on program priorities.
• Provide clear program reporting and advice to clients, Program / Project Directors and governance forums to support timely decision-making.
• Support bids, client engagement and pipeline development while identifying opportunities to expand services across existing and new accounts.
• Build program capability through mentoring, succession planning, knowledge sharing and the development of consistent delivery practices.

About You

Relevant tertiary or vocational qualifications in project management, engineering, business or a related discipline, with recognised professional accreditation desirable. Substantial experience managing complex, high-value projects or programs in infrastructure, engineering, construction or another highly regulated environment. Demonstrated accountability for program scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, governance, benefits and commercial performance. Proven experience managing project managers and multidisciplinary teams across multiple concurrent workstreams and locations. Strong capability in integrated planning, resource forecasting, dependency management and executive-level reporting. Commercial acumen and the ability to identify risk, manage change and improve financial and delivery outcomes. Confident stakeholder leadership, with the ability to influence senior clients, delivery partners and governance forums. Experience contributing to proposals, bids, client development and the identification of future program opportunities. A collaborative and accountable leadership style, with a strong commitment to health and safety, quality, inclusion and the development of others.

Culture & Benefits

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups and those with intersectional identities.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments.
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees.
• Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times.
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave.
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more.

Employee Ownership

Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success. Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through personal and group performance bonuses. As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution. Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

You've got this! We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees, including part-time and job-share roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part-time permanent opportunity, please apply! #LI-MB1