Rail Signalling Project Manager | Flexible Work & Impact

V/Line; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free myki travel

Flexible working

Job summary

V/Line in Melbourne seeks a Project Manager – Signalling to lead signalling delivery across the regional rail network. You will manage resources, schedules and risk, ensuring on-time delivery within governance requirements and contributing to continuous improvement.

The role suits senior professionals with rail signalling experience and strong stakeholder management. This is a 2.5-year fixed-term, full-time contract offering a dynamic, collaborative environment and opportunities to shape

Qualifications

• Extensive application of project and program management principles.
• 5+ years experience delivering major projects in complex environments.
• Qualification in signalling with rail signalling experience.
• Demonstrated experience with government agency stakeholder management.
• AIPM accreditation or ability to gain within twelve months of commencement.
• Proven delivery of major rail projects.
• Drive for results and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and lead initiation of Signalling Delivery Projects on behalf of V/Line.
• Establish and manage allocated Projects and Work Packages.
• Execute project management in accordance with the approved V/Line Project Management methodology.
• Identify and document operational risks and requirements affecting Project undertakings or impacted by the Project.
• Develop all required project plans, including operational, quality, cost control, OH&S, environmental management, resource, commissioning, handover, change management and accreditation plans.
• Ensure Project Plans are achieved within given timeframes and on budget.
• Complete monthly reports on project progress and attend meetings on behalf of V/Line for project reporting with external parties.
• Ensure internal and external approvals and consultations are achieved for managed projects.
• Develop early works packages that can be accelerated as part of project implementation.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees’ skills to build team capability.
• Attend site visits when required.

Skills

Project management principles

Rail signalling

Government stakeholder management

AIPM accreditation readiness

Delivery of major rail projects

Leadership and coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Open communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

V/Line in Melbourne seeks a Project Manager – Signalling to lead signalling delivery across the regional rail network. You will manage resources, schedules and risk, ensuring on-time delivery within governance requirements and contributing to continuous improvement.

The role suits senior professionals with rail signalling experience and strong stakeholder management. This is a 2.5-year fixed-term, full-time contract offering a dynamic, collaborative environment and opportunities to shape