Program Governance Manager

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and

successful execution.

Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information.

Role Description:

The Program Governance Manager is responsible for performing and coordinating all governance activities across a project or designated area. The role ensures governance frameworks, processes, reporting, and controls are effectively implemented and maintained to support successful project delivery and informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee all governance activities for a project or assigned area.

• Establish and maintain governance processes, procedures, and reporting requirements.

• Coordinate governance forums, meetings, and decision-making processes.

• Ensure compliance with approved governance frameworks, policies, and standards.

• Manage project governance documentation, including plans, registers, actions, and decision logs.

• Monitor and report on governance performance, risks, issues, and key actions.

• Support the preparation of governance reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for stakeholders and leadership.

• Facilitate the escalation and resolution of governance-related issues.

• Work closely with project teams to ensure governance obligations are understood and met.

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve governance processes and practices.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience in project governance, PMO, program management, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and project delivery environments.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and strong administrative capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and governance/reporting tools.

Required Security Clearance Level: NV1

Location: Adelaide

Weekly Hours: 40