Signalling Project Lead - Rail Infrastructure

the original; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

V/Line in Melbourne, Victoria, seeks a Project Manager – Signalling to lead signalling delivery across regional rail projects. You will manage resources, schedules, budgets and safety requirements across the project lifecycle, delivering on time and within scope.

The role requires extensive rail signalling knowledge, strong stakeholder engagement with government bodies, and a track record of delivering major rail initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years project work experience or demonstrated experience in delivery of major projects.
• Qualification in signalling and rail signalling experience.
• Experience with government agency stakeholder management.
• Accreditation feasibility with Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) within 12 months.
• Proven delivery experience in major rail projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and lead the initiation of Signalling Delivery Projects on behalf of V/Line.
• Establish and manage allocated Projects and Work Packages.
• Execute project management in accordance with the approved V/Line Project Management methodology.
• Identify and document operational risks and requirements affecting Project undertakings or impacted by the Project.
• Develop all required project plans, including (where applicable): Operational, Quality, Project Management, Cost Control, OH&S, Environmental Management, Resource, Commissioning, Handover, Change Management and Accreditation plans.
• Ensure Project Plans are achieved within given timeframes and on budget.
• Complete monthly reports on project progress and attend meetings on behalf of V/Line for project reporting with external parties
• Ensure that all required internal and external approvals and consultations are achieved in respect of managed projects.
• Obtain V/Lines safety, maintenance, and operational accreditation sign off where required.
• Develop and identify early works packages that can be accelerated as part of the overall Project implementation.
• Provide management support for any minimum or enhanced role V/Line enters with the state or any key internal project.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees’ skills to build team capability, and enable implementation of a continuous improvement approach.
• Attend site visits when required

Skills

Project management

Rail signalling

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Rail signalling qualification

AIPM accreditation

Job description

V/Line in Melbourne, Victoria, seeks a Project Manager – Signalling to lead signalling delivery across regional rail projects. You will manage resources, schedules, budgets and safety requirements across the project lifecycle, delivering on time and within scope.

The role requires extensive rail signalling knowledge, strong stakeholder engagement with government bodies, and a track record of delivering major rail initiatives.