Senior Project Manager, Energy Infrastructure Delivery

Transgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Transgrid, a leading energy infrastructure company in Australia, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to deliver the project management function for Delivery Projects. You will oversee governance, risk management, controls, and reporting, reporting to the Project Delivery Manager and collaborating with the Executive Leadership Team.

You will help implement the project management framework, coordinate interfaces across workstreams, and drive efficient, cost-effective delivery of large capital

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in engineering or related field.
• PM qualification at diploma to degree level is desirable.
• Extensive experience managing large capital HV substations and/or transmission line projects.
• Strong business and commercial acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience in leadership roles and team management.
• Experience in contract management and customer negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead project elements to deliver on budget, quality, schedule and commercial outcomes.
• Manage risk, quality, resources, communications, procurement and cost control.
• Support project planning and schedule management, including monitoring performance.
• Support implementation of project risk management framework and monitoring.
• Provide reports and submissions on project performance to the Project Delivery Manager.
• Coordinate third-party interfaces and stakeholder engagement across workstreams.
• Establish and manage contracts, negotiate with contractors, monitor performance.
• Identify innovative ways to deliver the program more efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Contribute to performance and development plans and foster a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with financial, audit and regulatory reporting obligations.

Skills

Leadership & people management

Contract management & negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Project controls & reporting

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving in complex projects

Education

Degree in engineering or relevant discipline

PM qualification (diploma/advanced diploma/degree)

Job description

Transgrid, a leading energy infrastructure company in Australia, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to deliver the project management function for Delivery Projects. You will oversee governance, risk management, controls, and reporting, reporting to the Project Delivery Manager and collaborating with the Executive Leadership Team.

You will help implement the project management framework, coordinate interfaces across workstreams, and drive efficient, cost-effective delivery of large capital