Senior Project Manager | Rail Systems

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading engineering and services provider in Austria is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Rail Systems. You will lead projects focusing on train control systems and signalling, managing budgets and fostering customer relationships. The role requires expertise in rail signaling design and project management. If you're looking to make an impact in infrastructure projects, apply now for a fulfilling career journey.

Leistungen

Flexible work options

Private health insurance

Education assistance

Discounts with major retailers

Qualifikationen

• Expertise in rail signaling design, signal construction management.
• Experience in the rail industry in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of project financial forecasting.

Aufgaben

• Lead teams in all project aspects, ensuring delivery standards.
• Conduct detailed reviews of project scope and budgets.
• Collaborate with teams to assemble high-performing project groups.

Kenntnisse

Rail signaling design

Project control techniques

Risk management

Signalling design/construction

MS Project

Communication skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Jobbeschreibung

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Your career with UGL can be diverse, challenging and rewarding.

When you join UGL, you will collaborate with some of the Australias most talented experts to help shape the nation. With opportunities to work on large-scale projects from start to finish, you will have the space to grow your skills, pursue your passion, and be supported in creating a career journey that aligns with your aspirations and lifestyle.

Within the Rail and Technology Systems sector, UGL is a leading provider of integrated systems for road and rail infrastructure projects. We are uniquely positioned and resourced to support our clients in their goals of providing exceptional transport solutions. Our services include infrastructure building and asset management, rail systems, signalling and communications, tunnel, and intelligent transport systems.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Operations Manager East, the Senior Project Manager Rail Systems is responsible for leading rail systems projects within the designated program or region to achieve budget objectives and contractual deliverables, including fostering strong customer relationships. The successful candidate will work across a portfolio of Projects in Train Control Systems and Signalling Projects on the east coast.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire teams to excel in all aspects of assigned projects, fostering collaboration innovation, and alignment with UGL project delivery standards.
• Conduct detailed reviews of project scope, budgets, schedules, and quality requirements as outlined in project handover documentation, establishing and managing project baselines within agreed timeframes.
• Collaborate with operations, lines of business, and functional teams to assemble and mobilise high-performing project teams, ensuring clear internal responsibilities for specific project deliverables.
• Rigorously apply risk and opportunity methodologies to optimise project outcomes by realising opportunities and mitigating or avoiding risks.
• Maintain regular communication and reporting with key clients to meet contractual requirements, foster collaborative relationships, and achieve project goals.
• Develop and manage project planning and management documentation in line with UGL’s project management framework, contractual requirements, and industry best practices.
• Actively participate in bid and tender efforts to ensure the operational and business capabilities are represented while reducing project risks and streamlining execution.
• Execute projects within the UGL Project Management framework, ensuring all project key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved and continuously supporting the team to monitor and improve performance.
• Routinely review and adjust KPIs, addressing variations to maintain or improve project outcomes.
• Monitor and control financial baselines for projects, investigating variances and projecting revenue, costs, and cash flow to ensure operational and financial targets are met.

The following Ideal attributes are highly desired, but if you do not tick all the boxes, you could still be a great fit. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in rail signaling design, signal construction, and signal design management, ensuring successful project delivery and compliance with technical requirements.
• Expertise in a similar role with experience gained in the rail industry including signalling design / construction.
• Expertise or strong interest in project control techniques, earned value management, S-curve reporting, risk and opportunity management, and project financial forecasting.
• Familiar with MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling software.
• Sound understanding of PMBoK, Prince2, Agile, or other appropriate project management methodology.

Next Steps

Follow the instructions on this advert to express interest in this opportunity.

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate the suitability of an applicant for a role including criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work checks, and reference checks.

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Job Reference: 254991

Why Join UGL?

• Flexible work options
• Discounts with major retailers
• Private health insurance offers, wellness program and discounts
• Education assistance
• Salary continuance insurance and Novated car leasing
• 16 weeks of primary carer leave, and 3 weeks partner leave
• 9000 employees. 20,000 + development activities for employees each year.

Diversity & Inclusion at UGL
We embrace diversity and are committed to a supportive, inclusive workplace. Our initiatives include:

• Pay equity and eco-friendly practices.
• Community support and charitable causes
• Female leadership, sponsorship, and inclusion programs
• Empowering programs for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Australians

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and abilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruitment process.

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UGL is CIMIC Group's specialist end-to-end engineering, services and operations provider, with a rich history dating back to 1899 and now a market leader in many of the sectors in which it operates.

Working with some of the most important companies and governments in Australia and globally, UGL helps to play a role in people’s lives every day.

UGL keeps Australia moving through its transport manufacturing, maintenance and operations offering, and supports the energy sector through its renewables, power generation, resources and transmission operations.

We are a trusted sustainability solutions partner for our clients, and we are passionate about keeping our people safe.

UGL is CIMIC Group's specialist end-to-end engineering, services and operations provider, with a rich history dating back to 1899 and now a market leader in many of the sectors in which it operates.

Working with some of the most important companies and governments in Australia and globally, UGL helps to play a role in people’s lives every day.

UGL keeps Australia moving through its transport manufacturing, maintenance and operations offering, and supports the energy sector through its renewables, power generation, resources and transmission operations.

We are a trusted sustainability solutions partner for our clients, and we are passionate about keeping our people safe.

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