Program Manager

Rabobank
Rabobank

Operations

Posted on Nov 8, 2026

About Us:

Rabobank is the world’s leading specialist in food & agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture & are committed to adding long-term value for clients. Our commitment to our employees & clients is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role:

Rabobank's COO Domain is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the successful delivery of the the Risk Culture Pillar within Elevate, a high-profile regulatory uplift program critical to Rabobank’s Australia & New Zealand strategy

Working closely with the Program Director, pillar leads & senior stakeholders, you will drive end-to-end delivery while ensuring effective integration across multiple program workstreams. You will maintain a clear view of milestones, dependencies, critical paths & delivery risks to keep this complex transformation on track.

Operating in a highly regulated financial services environment, you will partner across business, risk, compliance, operations & technology to translate strategic & regulatory objectives into coordinated, sustainable outcomes.

This is a highly visible role requiring strong program leadership, exceptional stakeholder management & the ability to successfully navigate complex, interdependent change.

This is a 24-month fixed term contract.

Top Role Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of the Risk Culture Pillar, ensuring key milestones & regulatory commitments are achieved
  • Develop & maintain integrated program schedules, milestones, critical paths & dependencies
  • Coordinate planning & delivery across the program pillars to align sequencing & timelines
  • Identify & resolve cross-program risks, dependencies & delivery issues
  • Maintain the cross-pillar dependency framework & drive timely resolution of delivery issues
  • Support scenario planning & impact assessments arising from regulatory, business or technology change
  • Provide clear visibility of delivery impacts, escalating material risks as required

To be successful you will have:

  • 10+ years’ experience delivering complex programs or major workstreams, including leading project teams & Project Managers
  • Proven experience developing & managing integrated delivery schedules & program plans
  • Advanced planning, scheduling, critical paths & dependency management skills
  • Experience leading multiple interdependent workstreams in complex stakeholder environments
  • Strong knowledge of banking & financial services operating models
  • Knowledge of regulatory, risk & compliance requirements within financial services
  • Expperience in operational risk, compliance, risk & controls, prudential or regulatory change initiatives
  • Exceptional stakeholder management & influencing skills, including working with senior leaders
  • Excellent facilitation and coordination skills across multiple delivery teams
  • The ability to turn strategic objectives into clear, coordinated & achievable delivery outcomes undefined

Our Values:

Rabobank Australia values inclusion, belonging, & positive experiences for all. Our work environment, our benefits, & the way we live our values, “Client Driven”, “Responsible”, “Professional” & “Cooperative” make it a great place to work.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Please let our Talent Acquisition team know if you need any accommodations to make our opportunities more accessible to you.