Program Planning Manager

Sydney Trains; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Trains is seeking an experienced Program Planning Manager to lead the planning, development and prioritisation of major infrastructure programs for New South Wales’ rail network.

The role involves guiding cross-functional teams, shaping project scopes and ensuring delivery-ready programs while balancing safety, risk, cost and long-term performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering complex capital works programs.
• Strong ability to manage risk, cost and resources.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development and prioritisation of major infrastructure programs.
• Coordinate with Asset Management, Design, Engineering, Delivery and Network Maintenance teams.
• Ensure programs are well-scoped and delivery-ready, balancing safety and value.
• Drive governance and best-practice planning across the portfolio.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Project lifecycle

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Communication

Education

Degree in Project Management or Engineering

Job description

Shape the Future of Rail Infrastructure in New South Wales Sydney Trains is seeking an experienced and strategic Program Planning Manager to lead the planning, development and prioritisation of major infrastructure programs that support one of Australia's largest and most complex transport networks. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of Sydney's rail network by transforming strategic asset priorities into delivery-ready programs and projects. You will play a pivotal role in developing and shaping a diverse civil infrastructure portfolio, including bridge renewals and refurbishments, culverts, drainage upgrades and platform reconditioning initiatives. Working closely with Asset Management, Design, Engineering, Delivery and Network Maintenance teams, you will ensure project and program plans are clearly defined, appropriately scoped and positioned for successful delivery. As a leader of a high-performing planning team, you will drive best-practice planning and governance, balancing safety, risk, reliability, constructability, cost and long-term network performance.

About You

• Extensive experience planning and or managing complex capital works programs
• Strong expertise across project lifecycle planning, scheduling, risk, resource and cost management
• Proven leadership experience, including developing and leading multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated success influencing and collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience working within safety-critical or high-risk operational environments
• Sound commercial acumen and a strong focus on value, deliverability and outcomes
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills

For more information please view the role description and information pack.

Essential Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We are continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers. Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy.

Applications close 11:59 PM Monday, 12th October 2026. For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

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