Technical Design Manager - Venues & Major Infrastructure

Tasmania; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee benefits

Job summary

Tasmania is seeking a Technical Design Manager - Venues & Major Infrastructure to lead complex technology projects across ICT, AV, security and digital infrastructure for live environments. You will guide projects from requirements through design, construction and handover, coordinating clients, consultants, vendors and internal teams to deliver practical solutions.

The role supports APAC commitments and requires strong project management, senior stakeholder engagement and a proactive approach

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience managing technology design and/or delivery projects in venues, major infrastructure or complex built environments.
• Strong understanding of ICT, AV, security, digital infrastructure and systems integration principles.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary designs, technical documentation and interfaces with building services.
• Proven project management skills across programmes, budgets, risks, scope and change control.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with experience working with clients, consultants, vendors and contractors.
• Experience supporting construction delivery, testing, commissioning and operational handover.
• Willingness to travel and obtain any required construction site accreditation or inductions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology projects from initial briefing and programming through design, construction and handover.
• Define requirements, scope, priorities and delivery milestones with clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate design across ICT, AV, security, digital infrastructure and venue systems.
• Oversee drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation.
• Manage programmes, budgets, risks and changes with clear reporting and escalation.
• Build strong client relationships and coordinate consultants, vendors, contractors and internal teams.
• Manage construction phase coordination, including site meetings, contractor submissions, technical queries and design changes.
• Oversee quality reviews, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Contribute to proposals, project scoping and improvements to design and delivery processes.
• Support safe design and delivery in line with PMY policies and applicable workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering / ICT / Construction Management / PM qualification

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Microsoft 365

Bluebeam

CAD/BIM coordination workflows

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for a Technical Design Manager - Venues & Major Infrastructure to lead complex technology projects across ICT, audiovisual (AV), security, digital infrastructure and venue technology.

You'll guide projects from initial requirements and programming through design, documentation, construction, commissioning and handover. Working closely with clients, consultants, vendors, contractors and technical teams, you'll bring people and disciplines together to deliver coordinated, practical technology solutions.

This role will strengthen our project and client management capability as we deliver current and upcoming commitments across APAC.

About You

We're looking for a Technical Design Manager - Venues & Major Infrastructure to lead complex technology projects across ICT, audiovisual (AV), security, digital infrastructure and venue technology.

You'll guide projects from initial requirements and programming through design, documentation, construction, commissioning and handover. Working closely with clients, consultants, vendors, contractors and technical teams, you'll bring people and disciplines together to deliver coordinated, practical technology solutions.

This role will strengthen our project and client management capability as we deliver current and upcoming commitments across APAC.

• Lead technology projects from initial briefing and programming through design, construction and handover.


• Work with clients and stakeholders to define requirements, scope, priorities and delivery milestones.


• Coordinate design across ICT, AV, security, digital infrastructure and venue systems, drawing on specialist technical expertise.


• Oversee drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation, ensuring designs are coordinated and suitable for delivery.


• Manage project programmes, budgets, risks and changes, providing clear reporting and timely escalation.


• Build strong client relationships and coordinate consultants, vendors, contractors and internal technical teams.


• Manage construction phase coordination, including site meetings, contractor submissions, technical queries and design changes.


• Oversee quality reviews, testing, commissioning, defects resolution and operational handover.


• Contribute to proposals, project scoping and improvements to design and delivery processes.


• Support safe design and delivery in line with PMY policies and applicable workplace health and safety requirements.

EMPOWERING LIVE

Our client is a global provider of technology, data and creative solutions for the live environment. Across APAC, the USA and EMEA, they partner with clients in sports, entertainment, venues, education, retail and public infrastructure to deliver impactful, end-to-end solutions.

Combining global expertise with deep local insight, we deliver strategy, design, implementation, operations, software, data and fan experience solutions that help organisations operate smarter and create exceptional live experiences.

They're driven by collaboration, creativity and innovation, with more than 450 team members supporting over 1,000 clients across 15 countries.

Why?

• Work on high-profile stadium, venue, major event and infrastructure projects.


• Contribute to complex, technology-rich environments where your designs have a visible operational impact.


• Join a multidisciplinary team with deep expertise across technology, engineering and live experiences.


• Enjoy a flexible and supportive working environment.


• Access opportunities for professional growth and development.


• Be part of a collaborative, creative and passionate global team.


• Receive a competitive salary and employee benefits.

Inclusion & Belonging

Our client is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. Through initiatives including our RAP Committee, we continue to support reconciliation, inclusion and meaningful community impact across our business and industry.

About the Candidate

• At least five years' experience managing technology design and/or delivery projects in venues, major infrastructure or complex built environments.


• A strong understanding of ICT, AV, security, digital infrastructure and systems integration principles.


• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary designs, technical documentation and interfaces with building services.


• Proven project management skills across programmes, budgets, risks, scope and change control.


• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with experience working with clients, consultants, vendors and contractors.


• Experience supporting construction delivery, testing, commissioning and operational handover.


• Confidence using project planning and documentation tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet, Microsoft 365 and Bluebeam. Familiarity with CAD/BIM coordination workflows is desirable.


• A relevant qualification in Engineering, ICT, Construction Management or Project Management, or equivalent practical experience.


• Willingness to travel and obtain any required construction site accreditation or inductions.