Cliff Parker

Program Manager

Cliff is an experienced senior management consultant with over 20 years of experience in program and project management, PMO and ePMO capability, digital transformation and transition delivery. He has led complex ICT, cyber security, cloud, enterprise applications and service delivery programs across federal government, Defence and large private sector environments. His background includes senior consulting roles with KPMG, Oracle, HP and Microsoft, with strong expertise in governance, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, ITSM, SIAM, PMO maturity and organisational change. Cliff brings a highly structured and outcomes-focused approach to helping organisations deliver complex transformation initiatives with confidence.

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SFIA Skills Profile

Skills and capability levels

This profile summarises the key SFIA-aligned skills relevant to Cliff Parker's role, delivery experience and professional capability.

Cliff Parker

Program Manager

SFIA Skills

PGMG — Level 7Programme ManagementLeads large-scale and strategically important programmes across ICT, cyber security, cloud, enterprise applications and transformation environments, aligning delivery with executive priorities and business outcomes.

PRMG — Level 7Project ManagementDirects complex projects and delivery teams across government and enterprise environments, ensuring strong control of scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, dependencies and outcomes.

POMG — Level 6Portfolio ManagementProvides portfolio-level oversight, prioritisation, reporting and governance to ensure programmes and projects remain aligned with organisational strategy and investment priorities.

ITSP — Level 6Strategic PlanningDevelops strategic plans, delivery roadmaps and operating models that guide technology uplift, transformation, PMO capability and enterprise service improvement.

CIPM — Level 6Change Implementation Planning and ManagementLeads transformation and transition planning, organisational change implementation, stakeholder readiness and adoption activities across complex business and ICT environments.

RLMT — Level 6Stakeholder Relationship ManagementBuilds and manages senior stakeholder relationships across executive, vendor, government, delivery and operational groups to maintain alignment and support effective decision-making.

GOVN — Level 6GovernanceEstablishes and improves governance frameworks, program boards, reporting structures, assurance practices and decision-making controls for complex delivery environments.

BURM — Level 6Risk ManagementApplies advanced risk, governance and compliance practices to manage delivery risk, cyber security risk, transformation risk and programme-level mitigation strategies.

ITMG — Level 6Technology Service ManagementLeads IT service management, SIAM and service transition activities, including ITIL-based process design, operational readiness, service support and delivery improvement.

SURE — Level 6Supplier ManagementManages vendors, service providers, contractors and consulting partners through commercial governance, service delivery oversight, contract alignment and performance management.

BENM — Level 6Benefits ManagementDefines, tracks and supports benefits realisation across programmes and projects, ensuring investment decisions translate into measurable organisational value.

PROF — Level 6Portfolio, Programme and Project SupportDesigns and uplifts PMO and ePMO functions, including delivery frameworks, reporting, planning standards, resource management, work package controls and project maturity improvement.

SCTY — Level 5Information SecuritySupports cyber security and secure ICT delivery through governance, risk management, security documentation, secure environments and alignment with business and technical requirements.

STPL — Level 5Enterprise and Business ArchitectureSupports enterprise-level transformation planning by aligning business needs, technology capabilities, operating models and delivery roadmaps across complex environments.

SFIA level guide

Level 1 · Follow Works under close supervision, following clear instructions to carry out simple, well-defined tasks.

Level 2 · Assist Works under routine supervision, applying basic skills and knowledge with some structured guidance.

Level 3 · Apply Works with limited supervision, exercising independent judgement on familiar tasks and problems.

Level 4 · Enable Works under general direction, taking ownership of significant pieces of work and guiding others.

Level 5 · Ensure / Advise Works under broad direction, accountable for outcomes and providing authoritative advice in their area.

Level 6 · Initiate / Influence Holds significant organisational responsibility, influencing strategy and decisions beyond their immediate area.

Level 7 · Set strategy / Inspire Operates at the most senior level, setting strategic direction and inspiring change across the organisation.