Program Governance Manager – Canberra, Australia Role Type: Permanent Full Time Key Responsibilities Provide assurance and deliver key risk, export control, and business management system governance functions across the land programs. Operate with a high degree of independence, supporting delivery‑side and sponsor‑side risk management. Ensure risks are actively managed, visible, and escalated where appropriate. Strengthen organisational risk maturity through proactive engagement and disciplined governance practices. Coordinate and provide expert advice to project teams on the identification, management and treatment of risks using the Defence delivery risk management system Predict. Conduct monthly reviews of Predict risks for each weapon system with project teams, proposing amendments with clear justification and actively reducing the administrative burden. Manage and report risks using Predict, including preparation and chairing of regular risk meetings with relevant stakeholders. Provide quarterly executive‑level risk reporting aligned to Branch and Division Risk Review cycles, including preparation of briefs and pre‑briefing of Project Managers and executives. Promote a positive, supportive, and proactive risk culture within the program. Identify risks that warrant consideration beyond delivery governance and coordinate sponsor‑side reporting and escalation to Army and Capability One where appropriate. Key Qualifications A degree in Business/Project management, Risk management, or Law/International Trade. Demonstrated experience in Australian export controls and US export control frameworks (e.g. ITAR, EAR). Solid experience in enterprise or project risk management. Ability to run risk reviews, governance forums and prepare executive level reporting. Knowledge of risk systems such as Predict, Active Risk Manager and Excel‑based frameworks. Experience in designing or maintaining governance frameworks. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work in a complex program environment with multiple stakeholders. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold an Australian Defence security clearance. NV1 preferable. Applications must be made online. For confidential enquiries, contact Roz Byrne, People Partner via email at Benefits Access to LinkedIn Learning. Purchased leave program & loyalty leave. Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave. Complimentary salary continuance insurance. Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back. Relaxed dress code. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we encourage applications from women, veterans, and First Nations people. QinetiQ conducts pre‑employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr