Senior Design Projects Manager Hybrid, Flexible

the original; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and training programs

LinkedIn Learning

Free on-site parking

Novated leasing

Job summary

The City of Parramatta Council is seeking a Manager Design Projects to lead a professional team responsible for capital project delivery through design, development and construction phases. You will oversee project scope, stakeholder engagement and approvals to achieve Council outcomes.

You will provide strategic design leadership, prepare business cases, and guide teams to deliver innovative, sustainable schemes. A strong track record in complex, political environments is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent with 10+ years in design/architecture project management.
• Experience managing complex, highly political projects with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven leadership in multidisciplinary teams delivering services to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Manage significant and highly political projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead strategic advice on design, scope and delivery of nominated projects.
• Manage and lead team members to ensure a motivated, customer-focused approach to delivering innovative and effective project outcomes.
• Preparation of effective Business Cases, comprehensive delivery plans and Council Reports to achieve project approvals.
• Report on project process to senior management and Council’s Executive Team.
• Apply knowledge, best practice, innovation and subject-matter expertise to promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Design management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Education

Degree in landscape architecture or architecture

Project management qualification

Job description

The City of Parramatta Council is seeking a Manager Design Projects to lead a professional team responsible for capital project delivery through design, development and construction phases. You will oversee project scope, stakeholder engagement and approvals to achieve Council outcomes.

You will provide strategic design leadership, prepare business cases, and guide teams to deliver innovative, sustainable schemes. A strong track record in complex, political environments is essential.