Program Director/Lead - Core Banking Migration

Program Director Core Banking Migration 12-Month Contract | Hybrid (Sydney or Melbourne) | Open to Global Talent Relocation Supported Were supporting a major transformation partner to appoint a Program Director to lead one of Australia's most significant core banking migration programs, a multi-year initiative reshaping the technology and operating backbone of a leading financial institution. This is a pivotal role at the intersection of technology, strategy, and execution , overseeing multiple delivery streams from architecture and data migration through to integration, testing, and go-live. The successful candidate will act as both strategic advisor and delivery leader , driving outcomes, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring the program achieves measurable business impact. What You'll Do Lead the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale core banking migration and transformation . Oversee workstreams covering data migration, integration, testing, and platform transition . Build and maintain trusted relationships across executive and delivery teams . Provide strategic program direction and ensure alignment between technology and business outcomes . Champion governance discipline, risk management, and transparent communication across the program. Inspire and guide a cross-functional team of architects, SMEs, analysts, and PMO leaders. What You'll Bring 15+ years experience in financial services or consulting, including proven success leading major core banking transformations . Demonstrated ability to operate at executive program leadership level shaping vision, resolving conflict, and steering outcomes. Strong understanding of core banking systems , data migration frameworks , and change governance . Track record managing complex multi-vendor environments with high visibility and regulatory oversight. Outstanding communication and political acumen able to translate technical delivery into business value . Experience in large-scale integration, acquisition, or consolidation programs highly regarded. Engagement Details Contract: 12-month initial term (potential to extend or convert to permanent) Location: Sydney or Melbourne (hybrid) Global Mobility: Candidates may be based internationally (e.g., London, Singapore, Toronto, or similar) but must be willing to relocate to Australia for the initial 12 months of engagement. Remuneration: Competitive, aligned to senior transformation leadership level Availability: November/December 2025 preferred