Senior Program Manager, Data Centers & Renewable Energy

Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd - Philippines Branch Office; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of complex data centre and renewable energy projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, maintain strong client relationships, and drive competitive bids to grow Aurecon's advisory offerings.

Ideal candidates bring substantial PM or advisory experience in data centres or renewables, with strong commercial judgement and stakeholder influence. A relevant tertiary qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Significant project management or advisory experience delivering complex projects, with relevant experience in either data centres or renewable energy projects.
• For data centre candidates: experience delivering data centre projects, ideally gained with a recognised contractor, data centre developer, renewable energy developer or major market participant will be highly regarded.
• For renewable energy candidates: experience in renewable energy development or delivery, including BESS, wind or solar projects, ideally gained with a developer, contractor, consultant or other major market participant.
• Confident commercial judgement, strong stakeholder influence and the ability to lead delivery in changing project environments.
• A strong record of winning work, contributing to bids and converting client relationships into meaningful opportunities will be highly regarded.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex projects across data centres, buildings and renewable energy, providing clear commercial, programme and risk leadership.
• Build trusted client relationships, shape delivery strategies and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality project outcomes.
• Drive winning work by identifying opportunities, developing compelling bids and using your market relationships to grow Aurecon's pipeline.
• Mentor project professionals and strengthen delivery capability through practical guidance, collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Provide senior oversight across project governance, scope, cost, schedule, procurement and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Bid development

Commercial judgement

Team leadership

Data centre projects

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Aurecon in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of complex data centre and renewable energy projects. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, maintain strong client relationships, and drive competitive bids to grow Aurecon's advisory offerings.

Ideal candidates bring substantial PM or advisory experience in data centres or renewables, with strong commercial judgement and stakeholder influence. A relevant tertiary qualification is preferred.