Strategic Rail Programs Leader

Transport for NSW

Cumberland

On-site

AUD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Transport for NSW, via Sydney Trains, is seeking an experienced Program Planning Manager to lead the planning, development and prioritisation of major infrastructure programs in New South Wales. You will transform asset priorities into delivery-ready programs for a complex rail network.

Working with Asset Management, Design, Engineering, Delivery and Network Maintenance, you will ensure plans are well scoped, governed by best practices, and aligned with safety and efficiency goals for the

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience planning and managing complex capital works programs.
  • Strong expertise across project lifecycle planning, scheduling, risk, resource and cost management.
  • Proven leadership experience with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience influencing diverse stakeholders in safety-critical environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, development and prioritisation of major infrastructure programs.
  • Drive governance and best-practice planning to balance safety, risk, cost and reliability.
  • Collaborate with Asset Management, Design, Engineering, Delivery and Network Maintenance teams.
  • Develop delivery-ready programs and projects to shape long-term network performance.

Skills

Extensive program planning
Lifecycle planning
Scheduling
Risk management
Resource management
Leadership experience
Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or Engineering

Job description

Transport for NSW, via Sydney Trains, is seeking an experienced Program Planning Manager to lead the planning, development and prioritisation of major infrastructure programs in New South Wales. You will transform asset priorities into delivery-ready programs for a complex rail network.

Working with Asset Management, Design, Engineering, Delivery and Network Maintenance, you will ensure plans are well scoped, governed by best practices, and aligned with safety and efficiency goals for the

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