Head of Commercial Program Delivery

At VicRoads the work you do has real impact. Our work connects people and communities. We keep Victorians moving safely and smoothly today and help them be ready for tomorrow.

VicRoads empowers our people to learn and grow focusing on impact and innovation. We reflect the diversity of Victoria and foster clever thinking to keep you and the community moving.

VicRoads is progressing August 2022 we started on a new chapter when the Victorian State Government partnered with Aware Super Australian Retirement Trust and Macquarie Asset Management to operate registration and licensing services on its behalf.

We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfill regulatory requirements deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access infrastructure and safety.

• Annual Salary Range:Up to $200000
• Employment Type: Ongoing - Full-Time
• Usual Work Location: QV 180 Lonsdale Street CBD/ Work from home

Are you passionate about creating products and experiences that not only meet user needs but also captivate their hearts and minds Are you excited about the challenge of balancing customer desirability with business viability technology feasibility and broader business strategy to deliver exceptional experiences If so we have an incredible opportunity for you!

We are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our dynamic Technology Operations team. As a team member you will play a pivotal role in working with our business and helping to support and provide engineering services to the digital platform. You will work alongside a group of passionate professionals who are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Your team is part of the Technology division a team that are truly collaborative and passionate and work closely together to deliver outcomes that positively transform the way our customers use our services.

About the Opportunity

The Head of Commercial Program Delivery leads innovation-focused initiatives that generate new revenue and support VicRoads Build a Strong Business strategy by commercialising data and launching value-added services.

Partnering closely with the product team this role drives go-to-market execution across B2B and B2C models requiring expertise in commercial strategy innovation financial management and stakeholder engagement. It also leads a multidisciplinary team and mobilises cross-functional resources to deliver complex high-impact programs with both strategic and hands-on leadership.

• Strategic Delivery Leadership lead the delivery of product-led commercial initiatives that generate new revenue and value. Drive programs that commercialise data launch innovative services and enable go-to-market execution. Embed a pragmatic outcomes-driven approach aligned to strategic commercial goals
• Executive and Commercial Stakeholder Engagement build strong relationships with internal product legal marketing and technology teams to shape and deliver commercial offerings. Partner with external agencies and stakeholders to support execution and adoption and represent commercial programs in executive forums and decision-making bodies.
• People Leadership and Team Culture lead a layered team structure with direct reports and functional leads. Foster a collaborative innovative and accountable culture focused on delivering commercial outcomes while supporting capability development in commercial program delivery and product-oriented thinking.
• Lean Resource Allocation deliver programs efficiently using a lean delivery model. Mobilise and scale resources to meet commercial opportunities and shape a flexible resourcing strategy that supports agility.
• Portfolio Planning and Performance shape a commercial delivery roadmap aligned with product strategy and enterprise goals. Oversee planning risk management delivery performance and benefits tracking while delivering strong reporting and insights into outcomes.
• Commercialisation and Go-to-Market Enablement work closely with product and marketing teams to plan and support service launches. Tailor delivery and readiness planning for both B2B and B2C models ensuring teams understand commercial imperatives and customer value propositions.
• Financial and Commercial Oversight manage program budgets financial tracking and ROI reporting. Ensure initiatives are cost-effective and aligned to commercial targets and influence investment decisions through robust financial analysis.

About you
You are a strategic and commercially minded transformation leader with over 10 years of experience delivering complex multi-stream programs across digital operational and commercial domains. With a strong foundation in project and program management (e.g. PMBOK Prince2 MSP SAFe) you bring a disciplined yet innovative approach to driving change and delivering value.

You have a proven track record in the commercialisation of data digital services and products with a deep understanding of go-to-market strategies across both B2B and B2C models. Your financial acumen is well-developed with hands-on experience in ROI analysis budgeting forecasting and managing large portfolio budgets.

Your leadership is grounded in integrity and ethical decision-making. You take ownership of implementing the Fraud and Corruption Control Framework and integrity framework within your teams ensuring risks are effectively managed and a culture of ethical behaviour is embedded through your actions and leadership.

Youve led high-performing multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments often through matrixed structures and have built strong trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across business product legal and customer functions. Youre also well-versed in modular architecture principles legacy remediation and digital product launches.

Technically youre proficient in Agile Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies and skilled in tools like Jira Confluence and MS Office. Experience with Workday and a background in government or regulated markets further enhance your ability to lead impactful customer-focused transformation.

Our culture

Innovation powers progress but it doesnt come without support. To attract retain and develop talented people we reward initiative and ingenuity foster collaboration and offer dynamic career development. At VicRoads we embrace diversity and inclusion and were proud our workforce reflects the community we work for.

What we offer

• Salary packaging Fitness Passport & discounts to hundreds of retailers
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly practices including 16 weeks paid parental leave

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all genders backgrounds and communities.

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