Lead Program Manger

Requisition ID: 2683

Department: Information Technology

Work Type: Hybrid

Application Close Date: 22nd of November 2024

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries.

The world needs more Intrepid people:

As the Lead Program Manager, you are a driving force behind our strategic transformational initiatives.

This role extends beyond traditional project management; within our agile environment, you will nurture a culture of delivering strategic value, continuous improvement, collaboration, and change readiness. Managing a technology program portfolio, you’ll effortlessly balance the demands of running and growing our business.

We’re up to big things at Intrepid and we all have an important part to play. With your natural leadership, hustle, and ability to make things happen, you will build a centre of excellence for driving strategic transformational change at Intrepid.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of our HQ on Collins Street in Melbourne, with lots of flexibility for hybrid working.

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include:
•   5+ years' experience managing people or leading program teams.
•   Strong understanding of program management, change management and software development lifecycle methodologies.
•   Strong people manager with the ability to build on and lead a thriving program capability.
•   Critical thinking, planning, negotiation, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
•   Proven ability to influence and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels to move towards a common vision or goal.

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:
Intrepid is made up of 58 nationalities across 46 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:
• Flexible work options, such as work-from-home options and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
• A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
• 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trip's
• A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
• Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
• 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
• Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

At Intrepid ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is an important part of our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit your application, please email careersupport@intrepidtravel.com with your name, location, and the accommodations you need, we will then be in touch to support your application.

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