Wollongong

Program Manager

Program Managers oversee multiple projects, directing cross-project teams and project managers to ensure the organisation’s goals and strategies are achieved. They are highly knowledgeable in their industry and provide both professional leadership and subject matter expertise.

As a Program Manager you could be negotiating a new contract with a key supplier, developing a strategic plan with the CEO and executive team, maintaining program risk logs, or having a progress meeting with a unit project manager.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $124,540
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a program manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB60720

Advanced Diploma of Program Management

Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 21 months
$0 - $21,750
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma of Project Management or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma of Project Management or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB80220

Graduate Diploma of Portfolio Management

Blended, Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • At least 5 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience. OR
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • At least 5 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience. OR
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 12 months
$0 - $33,064
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Business Administration (Project Management)

Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $58,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Development Studies

Blended
24 months
$30,735
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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