Project Manager

SMA Australia; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

5 days paid leave at Xmas

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

SMA Australia is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale projects from our North Sydney office. The role combines office-based work with hybrid flexibility, coordinating cross-border stakeholders to meet contractual obligations.

Ideal candidates have electrical engineering background, project management certification, and 2+ years’ experience in a similar role, with strong communication and risk management skills for renewable power systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field.
• Diploma or Certification in Project Management.
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong time management and coordination across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts.
• Customer relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of renewable power conversion systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and identify main risks and milestones such as deliveries, payments, documentation, etc.
• Liaise with CPJM team to manage commercial aspects of the contract.
• Ensure offered services and specifications match contract obligations.
• Manage contract variations.
• Communicate with stakeholders post award to ensure contract execution.
• Deliver projects on time and prevent cost or time slippage.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Handle conflicts effectively.
• Organise project kick-off meetings post award.
• Report project status to stakeholders and maintain records.
• Ensure all contract deliverables are met.

Skills

Time management

Stakeholder coordination

Contract interpretation

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Renewable power knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Diploma or Certification in Project Management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

Contract management software

Job description

SMA Australia has a full-time opportunity for a talented Project Manager, working in our Large-Scale team.This position is office-based & hybrid ie, a mix of working from home and working at our North Sydney Head Office.

About the Role

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the delivery and execution of projects in Australia. This role acts as an interface between SMA Australia, SMA Headquarters in Germany, key stakeholders within supply chain and external customers to ensure the delivery of projects according to contractual obligations. The role is particularly suited to an individual with a background in power conversion systems with strong project management skills.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviewing contracts and identifying main risks and milestones such as deliveries, payments, documentation, etc.
• Liaise with CPJM team to ensure the commercial aspects of the contract are controlled.
• Review and confirm that offered services and technical specifications match the obligations and commitments under the contract.
• Manage contract variations.
• Communicate and manage stakeholders internally and externally post contract award to ensure successful contract execution.
• Successful delivery of projects and eliminate cost or time slippage on contract.
• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Effective conflict management.
• Organising internal and customer projects kick off meetings post contract award.
• Report projects status to relevant internal and external stakeholders as well as maintaining complete and accurate records.
• To ensure all deliverables in contract are met by SMA.
• Resolve project Issues and escalated when necessary.

What’s in it for you:

We offer a competitive salary and great company benefits and perks, such as an annual bonus and an additional 5 days paid leave at Xmas. As a supportive organisation, we understand the importance of offering a flexible working environment to support your own creativity, wellbeing and balance. We offer a hybrid working environment ie a mix of work from home / work from office.

Your qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field.
• A Diploma or other Certification in Project Management.
• 2 or more years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong time management skills and ability to co-ordinate with multiple stakeholders across multiple projects.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts.
• Customer relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills with the ability to engage in effective conversations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail.
• A solid understanding of renewable power conversion systems is a definite advantage

About Us

SMA Solar Technology are a global renewable energy pioneer, facilitating access to clean energy through state-of-the-art technology. SMA has 40 years of expertise and passion in renewables to drive the worlds energy transition. We are a diverse and global organisation.

SMA Group employs over 3500 people globally, with more than 500 focused on research and development to ensure we remain at the forefront of technology. SMA Australia is a subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology, a dynamic and entrepreneurial team of over 80 people from a wide range of cultural, education, and employment backgrounds. We value team spirit, performance and trust. Would you like to play a part in shaping the energy supply of the future?

This position is open to all Australian citizens or Permanent Residents. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you.