Senior Project Manager, Power (Temporary Opportunity until 28/02/2030)

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Transport for NSW in Sydney is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Power for a fixed-term role until 28 February 2030. You will lead the planning and delivery of the Power Supply Upgrade to support the Future Fleet on the Sydney Trains network, working with electrical engineering leads, delivery partners and the broader Future Fleet team.

This position requires governance and strategic oversight across scope definition, procurement, design, construction, testing, commissioning and readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering infrastructure changes in safety-critical environments.
• Strong governance, leadership and strategic oversight abilities.
• Ability to develop and manage complex project plans and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of the Power Supply Upgrade for the Future Fleet on the Sydney Trains network.
• Translate technical power requirements into an executable delivery program with engineering leads and partners.
• Provide leadership across scope definition, procurement, design, construction, testing, commissioning and readiness.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and financial performance, addressing cost and schedule impacts.

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Power (Temporary Opportunity until 28/02/2030)

Senior Project Manager, Power (Temporary Opportunity until 28/02/2030)

Organisation/Entity:Transport For NSW

Job category:Projects

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Job reference number:112570

Employment type:Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range:An attractive remuneration package

You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

Join the Future Fleet Program as Senior Project Manager, Power, leading the planning and delivery of the Power Supply Upgrade required to support the introduction of the Future Fleet onto the Sydney Trains network.

You will work closely with electrical engineering and technical leads, Sydney Trains, delivery partners and the broader Future Fleet team to translate technical power requirements into an executable delivery program.

The role will provide strong project leadership across scope definition, procurement, design, construction, testing, commissioning and operational readiness.

This is a temporary opportunity until 28/02/2030 with the potential to extend. You will receive an attractive remuneration package within the TSSM Band. You will have hybrid flexibility where you can mix work-from-home with office-based days.

The Future Fleet Program: The NSW Government has announced a $12 billion investment to rebuild train manufacturing in NSW, including a new state-owned train manufacturing facility in the Hunter. Through the Future Fleet Program, the government is establishing a long-term pipeline of passenger train manufacturing and fleet replacement, beginning with Sydney's ageing Tangara fleet. Beyond Tangara, the Millenium and Oscar fleets will need replacing by the 2040s and the Waratahs in the 2050s. The NSW Government has committed to commencing procurement of the replacement Tangara fleet within this term of government, with a minimum 50 per cent local content target to ensure Australian and New Zealand businesses and workers play a central role in designing, building and maintaining future fleets.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You have demonstrated experience delivering infrastructure changes within an operational rail or similarly safety-critical environment and understand the requirements associated with engineering assurance, technical standards, configuration management, safety assurance, operational interfaces, network access, possessions, isolations, testing, commissioning and Entry into Service.

You have experience working within asset-management and maintenance environments and understand the importance of whole-of-life asset outcomes, including maintainability, reliability, asset information, maintenance requirements, spares and specialist tooling, lifecycle support and the effective transition of new or modified assets into the operator and maintainer's business-as-usual arrangements.

You will provide leadership, governance and strategic oversight to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently.

You will develop and manage project plans, schedules and delivery activities across the project lifecycle, including procurement, design, manufacturing, testing, commissioning, fleet acceptance and entry into service.

You will manage project budgets, forecasts and financial performance, including monitoring expenditure, controlling variations and implementing corrective actions to address cost and schedule impacts.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

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