Project Manager - Major Projects

CitiPower and Powercor; Melbourne; Ibrido; AUD 120.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work options

Purchased leave

15 weeks gender neutral parental leave

Health and wellbeing subsidy

Career development and planning

Exclusive discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

CitiPower and Powercor is seeking a Project Manager for Major Projects to lead complex infrastructure initiatives from concept through delivery. You will drive planning, execution, and close-out with a focus on schedule, budget, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate internal teams and external partners, manage risks and contracts, and develop processes to improve project delivery across the network.

Competenze

• A tertiary qualification in an Engineering or associated area/discipline.
• The role requires a detailed knowledge of project management concepts.
• Detailed knowledge of people management concepts.
• Knowledge of electricity distribution, sub-transmission, transmission and/or infrastructure industry with Powercor/CitiPower standards.
• Accreditation as CPPM (or ability to achieve) with the Australian Institute of Project Management.
• At least 5 years’ experience applying PM principles and delivery methodology in electrical distribution.

Mansioni

• Lead major projects from planning through to close-out, delivering on time, on budget, and to quality/OH&S standards.
• Direct internal teams and subcontractors, managing risks and budgets.
• Prepare, evaluate and issue tenders for major projects and materials.
• Manage stakeholder expectations across Customer and Electricity Network Groups.
• Develop and implement project management systems across operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory policies, processes and standards.
• Ensure contractor activities meet contractual obligations and regulations.
• Collaborate with partners to meet governance requirements and KPIs.

Conoscenze

PM concepts

People management

PM experience 5+ years

Formazione

Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related field

CPPM Accreditation

Descrizione del lavoro

At CitiPower and Powercor, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 1.9 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people. As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand. If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Project Manager - Major Projects. Reporting to the Manager Urban Major Projects, you will play a critical role in delivering complex and high-value infrastructure projects that support the continued growth, reliability, and performance of our network. You will be responsible for leading projects from planning and development through to execution and close-out, ensuring outcomes are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with business and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and external partners, you will provide strong leadership throughout the project lifecycle, proactively managing risks, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder expectations to achieve successful project outcomes.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking to broaden their exposure to major infrastructure projects, as well as senior project delivery professionals seeking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Management and Leadership of major projects to achieve on time, budget, quality, OH&S, environmental standards and ensuring customer and related financial and governance requirements.

Management and Leadership of the delivery of major projects and services including managing internal and sub-contract resources.

Preparation, evaluation and issue of tenders for construction, major plant and/or materials.

Management of the relationship with the Customer and Electricity Network Groups to ensure all stakeholder requirements are met.

Assist in the preparation and review of conceptual and final project scopes associated with major projects.

Develop and improve project management systems and implement in all business operations by capturing learnings and identifying opportunities.

Ensure that all work activities are undertaken in accordance with Regulatory policies, work practices, processes and standards.

Ensure all contractors and contractor activities comply with legislative, regulatory and contractual obligations.

To learn more about the responsibilities of this role, visit our Careers website and access the full position description.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:

A Tertiary Qualification in an Engineering or associated area/discipline

The role requires a detailed knowledge of the concepts and principles of project management.

Detailed knowledge and experience in the concepts and principles of people management.

Detailed knowledge of the electricity distribution, sub-transmission, transmission and/or infrastructure industry with a working knowledge of Powercor/CitiPower technical standards, construction practices and estimating work methodologies.

Has obtained or has the ability to achieve Accreditation as a CPPM with the Australian Institute of Project Management: and/or

At least 5 years’ experience working with Project Management principles and Project Delivery Methodology in the electrical distribution and sub-transmission areas

If you believe you have what it takes but don’t meet every requirement—or if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements to meet the key responsibilities — we encourage you to get in touch.

We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow. Some of our benefits include hybrid work options, purchased leave, 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave, health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities, and exclusive discounts. Visit our company website to learn more.

Diversity, equity & inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our partnership with Work180.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes. With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

What’s next

Beon, CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.