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• We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go
• Join EY and help to build a better working world
• As our Program Risk Management Manager you’ll join our Risk Transformation Team in supporting leading Australian and Global organisations to assess, manage and mitigate risks associated with the delivery of their major and strategic programs and projects
• This is a hybrid position based in Meanjin – Brisbane , Naarm – Melbourne, or Warrang – Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options

Your key responsibilities

• To ensure the integrity, compliance, and performance of client project and programs by implementing assurance frameworks, conducting audits, and mitigating risks throughout the program lifecycle
• Develop and maintain assurance plans aligned with organisational standards and regulatory requirements
• Monitor compliance with program objectives, technical specifications, and quality standards
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across system development and deployment phases
• Maintain risk registers and ensure timely escalation of critical issues
• Conduct audits and reviews of system processes, documentation, and deliverables
• Validate adherence to standards, protocols, and performance benchmarks
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Collaborate with program managers, key program stakeholders, and vendors to ensure alignment with assurance objectives
• Prepare and present assurance reports to senior leadership and governance boards

Recommend process improvements based on audit findings and lessons learned

Skills and attributes for success

• 5+ years experience in program risk management and/or internal audit and compliance services
• Strong understanding of program management frameworks, and quality assurance methodologies
• Proficiency in risk assessment tools, compliance standards (ISO, ITIL, etc.), and audit techniques
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
• Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn
• Experience working on ERP/SAP implementations and Cloud migrations are advantageous
• Infrastructure and/or engineering program experience
• Project or program management certifications (eg. PRINCE2, MSP, ITIL, MPP)

What we offer you

• At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn
• At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy
• Flexible work arrangements:
• From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience
• Acknowledgement of Country
• EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at