Manager IT Program Delivery

Manager IT Program Delivery

• Lead global delivery of complex technology programs (including data & analytics, infrastructure and cybersecurity).

• Drive secure, scalable, and high-performance outcomes across platforms

• Join a collaborative leadership team committed to innovation and growth

• Permanent full-time role based in Brisbane or Perth, Australia

About the Role

Rio Tinto have a new opportunity to shape the future of delivery excellence in a dynamic, tech-forward environment.

Our ePMO team are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader to step into a newly created role that goes beyond traditional program management.

This is your opportunity to influence how we deliver value across a diverse portfolio of technology initiatives.

As Manager IT Program Delivery, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of high-impact, secure technology initiatives across Rio Tinto’s global operations.

Reporting to the Senior Manager ePMO, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering significant, resilient and scalable platforms and technology capabilities that underpin our digital transformation. This role demands strategic foresight, technical fluency and the ability to lead in dynamic, multi-regional environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global delivery of IT programs across AMEA, APAC, and beyond, ensuring alignment with enterprise security architecture and business priorities.

• Champion hybrid delivery models, integrating agile, DevSecOps, and traditional methodologies to suit the complexity and risk profile of each initiative.

• Drive secure-by-design principles, embedding cybersecurity best practices into every stage of the delivery lifecycle.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Digital Products, Data-Reporting-and-Analytics, Technology Platforms, Cyber Security and Enterprise Architecture, to ensure cohesive and secure platform delivery.

• Manage vendor and integrator relationships, ensuring accountability, performance, and alignment with security and compliance standards.

• Navigate complexity and ambiguity, acting as a strategic problem-solver and escalation point for delivery risks, security concerns, and integration challenges.

• Oversee governance and performance, including contract management, budget control, risk mitigation, and delivery metrics.

• Build and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement in cybersecurity and platform delivery.

What you’ll bring

IT Program Delivery Expertise – Proven experience delivering secure, enterprise-scale technology platforms, infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives across global environments.

Strategic Leadership – Ability to lead cross-regional teams and programs, aligning delivery with business and security outcomes.

Hybrid Delivery Mastery – Deep understanding of agile, DevSecOps, and traditional delivery frameworks (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2), with practical experience using tools like Azure DevOps and MS Project.

Risk and Compliance Awareness – Strong grasp of global cybersecurity standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST), data privacy regulations and secure delivery practices.

Analytical Thinking – Data-driven decision-making with a focus on delivery performance, risk identification, and continuous improvement.

Vendor & Partner Management – Skilled in managing global system integrators and technology partners, with a focus on secure, outcome-driven collaboration.

Inclusive Leadership – Track record of building diverse, high-performing teams and fostering a culture of trust, growth, and accountability.

What we offer

• We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you, including requests for part time hours.

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have helped the world progress.

• An excellent base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program.

• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.

• Attractive share ownership plan.

• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options.

• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.

• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more).

• Domestic relocation if required.

Where you will be working 

Rio Tinto Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) operates to enable better alignment with customer priorities, end-to-end accountability, and flexibility to prioritise critical work. The function provides solutions that are aligned with current and future business requirements through the development and ongoing delivery of IT strategy and solution roadmaps.   

Through appropriate governance, consultative processes, and the use of industry best practices, IS&T also ensures that emerging technologies and innovative ideas are constantly evaluated, considered, and adopted, to provide easy-to-use, best-in-class solutions and services.

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