Lead, Future Energy Systems Programs (Hybrid)

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO); Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Volunteering leave

Performance bonuses

Wellness program

Job summary

AEMO’s System Design division seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead the Future Energy Systems programs. You will partner with engineers, stakeholders and business units to plan, coordinate and deliver major initiatives that support the secure transition of Australia’s National Electricity Market.

Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Roadmap & Service Delivery, you will manage scope, schedules and budgets, adapt to changing priorities and foster cross-functional collaboration across Brisbane,

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in project management, engineering, business or a related discipline.
• A recognised project management certification, such as PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent, would be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects or programs, ideally within energy, infrastructure, utilities or similarly complex environments.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, governance and reporting while delivering outcomes to agreed timelines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and drive alignment across diverse teams and competing priorities.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and navigating organisational complexity to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear project plans, recommendations and decision-ready communications for a range of audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project planning skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Project and other project management and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of complex programs and projects, managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies and governance.
• Partner with engineers, operational teams and stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into practical delivery plans and measurable outcomes.
• Build strong relationships across AEMO and industry, proactively engaging stakeholders, navigating competing priorities and driving alignment.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver key initiatives, ensuring milestones, decisions and actions are progressed effectively.
• Prepare clear project reporting, communications and recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings that establish clear outcomes, accountability and next steps.
• Adapt to changing priorities and ambiguous environments while identifying opportunities to improve project delivery, governance and ways of working.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Planning

Microsoft Project

Governance

Budget management

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in PM/engineering/business

PRINCE2 / PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

AEMO’s System Design division seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead the Future Energy Systems programs. You will partner with engineers, stakeholders and business units to plan, coordinate and deliver major initiatives that support the secure transition of Australia’s National Electricity Market.

Reporting to the Manager, Engineering Roadmap & Service Delivery, you will manage scope, schedules and budgets, adapt to changing priorities and foster cross-functional collaboration across Brisbane,