OT Project Lead — Water Infrastructure & Innovation

Water Corporation; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home or flexible hours

Well-being days

Superannuation package

Additional leave options

Job summary

Water Corporation in Perth, WA, is seeking an Operational Technology Project Manager to lead capital projects and delivery across OT infrastructure. The role focuses on scoping, design, construction, commissioning, and asset transfer, ensuring safety, environmental, and quality standards are met.

You will manage contracts, assess risks, and report on progress while collaborating with stakeholders and internal teams to achieve successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering, project management or a relevant discipline.
• Extensive project management experience across asset creation projects, including contract negotiation.
• Substantial experience with Operational Technology infrastructure, including SCADA, instrumentation and communications systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP certification or similar will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage OT capital projects from scoping to asset transfer per standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through design, construction and commissioning.
• Oversee contracts, tendering, negotiation and contractor performance.
• Identify risks and implement robust controls.
• Provide reporting, advice and delivery strategies.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and internal teams for outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Education

Engineering degree or PM degree

Tools

SCADA

OT infrastructure

Job description

Water Corporation in Perth, WA, is seeking an Operational Technology Project Manager to lead capital projects and delivery across OT infrastructure. The role focuses on scoping, design, construction, commissioning, and asset transfer, ensuring safety, environmental, and quality standards are met.

You will manage contracts, assess risks, and report on progress while collaborating with stakeholders and internal teams to achieve successful outcomes.