Strategic Lead, Capital Program Delivery

Whitsunday Regional Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council – Brisbane QLD is seeking a strategic leader to become Manager Capital Program. You will lead the delivery of Council's capital works portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Reporting to the Director Infrastructure Services, you will guide a team of Coordinators and Project Managers, drive governance, risk management and continuous improvement across a diverse infrastructure program spanning roads, stormwater, parks and utilities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary project delivery teams.
• Strong program and project management expertise.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience managing large budgets, contracts and complex capital programs.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering and/or Project Management.
• A commitment to safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Council's Capital Program Delivery Branch and Capital Works Program.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to Project Managers and delivery teams.
• Drive project governance, assurance, risk management and continuous improvement across the capital portfolio.
• Oversee program scheduling, performance reporting, forecasting and financial management.
• Maintain and enhance Council's Project Management Framework.
• Build strong relationships with Councillors, Executive Leadership Team, Service Managers, consultants, contractors and government agencies.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with Council's strategic objectives and community expectations.

Skills

Capital project delivery

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Budget & contracts management

Education

Engineering degree

Project Management qualification

Job description

Whitsunday Regional Council – Brisbane QLD is seeking a strategic leader to become Manager Capital Program. You will lead the delivery of Council's capital works portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Reporting to the Director Infrastructure Services, you will guide a team of Coordinators and Project Managers, drive governance, risk management and continuous improvement across a diverse infrastructure program spanning roads, stormwater, parks and utilities.