Senior Program Manager-Commercial (Temp Opportunity up to 12 mths)

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Transport for NSW is seeking a commercially astute Senior Program Manager-Commercial for a fixed term up to 12 months to lead the RegStar program’s commercial strategy, sourcing approaches and end-to-end procurement, including RFPs and contracting, across multiple delivery partners. You’ll align market engagement with delivery, own end-to-end contracts, and provide governance with Legal, Finance, Procurement and PMO while delivering strong value-for-money and cost optimisation. Based in Macquarie Park with hybrid options, the role runs to 30 June 2027. The ideal candidate has extensive commercial program delivery in matrixed or government settings, a proven track record of stakeholder influence, and the ability to balance strategy with hands-on execution. Apply by 29 June 2026 at [email protected], tailoring your CV to procurement writing, tender documentation and contract management.

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

You want broad scope and collaboration, mixed with autonomy and impact.

In this role, you'll:

Join the Regulatory Transformation & Insights team and play a key role in delivering the RegStar program transforming how regulatory services are designed and delivered across NSW. In this critical role you’ll lead commercial strategy for the RegStar program developing sourcing approaches, commercial strategies and delivering strong value-for-money outcomes.

Act as the commercial lead within the program to drive procurement-led sourcing activities and RFP processes leading and supporting end-to-end procurement, including commercial writing, tender documentation and evaluation. You will be the program point of contact for contracting needs. 

Align market engagement with delivery ensuring procurement activities and delivery partner strategies support program timelines. 

Manage contracts end-to-end overseeing performance, compliance and value across multiple delivery partners. 

Partner across the organisation working with Legal, Finance, Procurement and PMO to enable strong governance and execution.

Provide commercial and financial oversight supporting budgeting, forecasting and cost optimisation across the program. 

Fixed term, fulltime role to 30 June 2027. Your home base will be Macquarie Park, with hybrid working arrangements. 

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You’re a commercially astute, strategic program leader who knows how to translate complexity into clear, actionable outcomes. You bring:

•    Extensive experience in commercial program delivery and contract management with demonstrated experience leading large, complex programs in matrixed environments.

•    A track record of delivering value-for-money outcomes and financial optimisation

•    Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels

•    The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

•    Resilience, adaptability and comfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

•    Experience working across government or similarly complex organisations (highly regarded)

•    Contracts and Commercial background (highly regarded)

•    Relevant tertiary qualifications in contracts, law, business, program management or equivalent experience.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.  

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