Senior Rail & Heavy Industry PM | Flexible

2XM Recruit; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

2XM Recruit is seeking a Senior Project Manager for heavy industrial, manufacturing and rail projects based in Kilburn, SA. You will lead multi-million-dollar asset, overhaul and manufacturing initiatives, directing cross-functional teams and ensuring delivery on time and budget.

The role reports to the Director of Assets, Reliability and Projects and demands 15+ years of project and performance management experience in heavy engineering.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline, and/or recognized Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2, AIPM).
• Minimum of 15 years of project management, performance management, or heavy analytical experience within manufacturing, heavy industrial, or complex engineering environments.
• Advanced knowledge of PM methodologies and enterprise scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet), plus familiarity with manufacturing processes, supply chain, and quality management systems.
• Desirable: 5+ years PM experience specifically within rail, rolling stock, or heavy transport engineering at a management level.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets; define scope, goals, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, production, quality, and procurement; manage key stakeholders.
• Risk Management & Problem Solving: Identify risks, implement mitigation, monitor progress, and troubleshoot to avoid delays and overruns.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives; capture lessons learned for future projects.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure safety, environmental and regulatory standards; provide executive status reporting on cost, time, and quality KPIs.

Skills

Cross-Functional Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Engineering degree

Business Administration degree

PM Certifications (PMP, Prince2, AIPM)

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

2XM Recruit is seeking a Senior Project Manager for heavy industrial, manufacturing and rail projects based in Kilburn, SA. You will lead multi-million-dollar asset, overhaul and manufacturing initiatives, directing cross-functional teams and ensuring delivery on time and budget.

The role reports to the Director of Assets, Reliability and Projects and demands 15+ years of project and performance management experience in heavy engineering.