PM Renewables Ops Integration

NSW Government; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible location

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Project Manager, Renewables Operations Integration to coordinate operational planning and delivery for renewables transport infrastructure.

You will align with internal and external partners, manage risks, analyse data, and drive solutions for safe, efficient freight movements to support the energy transition.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing complex operational or infrastructure programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and governance capabilities.
• Proven ability to analyse data and derive actionable insights.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate renewables transportation operational strategies across priority programs.
• Support lifecycle phases: scoping, feasibility, funding, planning, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, tracking, evaluation.
• Provide analysis and input on operational matters with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with government agencies, local councils, regulators and industry.
• Identify, assess, and manage operational risks including safety and financial risks.
• Monitor renewables vehicle movement data and trends to inform planning and improvements.
• Prepare reports and briefings for senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Data analysis

Project governance

Leadership

Job description

You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.

This is your opportunity to broaden your experience and perspectives, step out of the confines of a standard project role and expand your scope to work with an interconnected ecosystem of industry professionals.

In this role, you'll:

The Project Manager, Renewables Operations Integration is responsible for coordinating Transport for NSW's operational planning and delivery activities relating to the transportation of renewable energy infrastructure.

The role ensures alignment and collaboration across key internal stakeholders—including Freight, the Coordinator General, SICE, SPER, and the Regions and with external government and industry partners. It oversees the operational integration of renewables transportation, managing risks, analysing data, and coordinating solutions that enable safe, efficient, and sustainable freight movements to support the NSW energy transition

More specifically you will:

• Manage and coordinate the execution of renewables transportation operational strategies for priority renewable energy programs, ensuring alignment with Transport for NSW objectives and broader government priorities.
• Support coordination and delivery across all phases of the renewables transport program lifecycle, including scoping, feasibility, funding, planning, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, tracking, and evaluation.
• Coordinate advice, analysis, and technical input on operational matters related to the transport of renewable infrastructure, working closely with internal experts and external stakeholders.
• Engage and collaborate with internal and external partners—including other government agencies, local councils, regulators, and industry—to ensure effective communication, alignment, and resolution of operational challenges.
• Identify, assess, and manage operational, safety, reputational, and financial risks associated with renewables transportation using Transport for NSW's risk management framework.
• Monitor and analyse renewables vehicle movement data and operational trends to inform planning, reporting, and improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and updates for senior management and key stakeholders to inform decision making and ensure transparency of progress and issues.

Office location: Flexible location in NSW

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You are an experienced project or program professional with a demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes in complex operational or infrastructure environments. You bring strong stakeholder engagement, analytical and risk management capabilities, and thrive when coordinating multiple priorities across diverse stakeholder groups. You are a collaborative leader who can influence decisions, solve problems and drive outcomes that support the energy transition.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Extensive experience in managing complex operational or infrastructure programs, ideally in freight, logistics, or transport integration contexts.
• Sound understanding of renewables supply chains, infrastructure transportation, or heavy vehicle operations.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate across multiple stakeholders to deliver outcomes in complex, multi-agency environments.
• Experience in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and project governance in operational or infrastructure delivery settings.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy.

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 27 September 2026.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.