Senior Project Manager Connections

Career Opportunities : Senior Project Manager Connections (12068)

Requisition ID 12068 - Posted - AEMO Office (1) - Project Management

AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO’s purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector.

AEMO’s System Design division is responsible for planning the power system in the context of unprecedented transformation. The rapid transition to renewable energy generation and electrification of many sectors (transport, industry etc) has seen sharp rises in proposed transmission and distribution connection projects.

About the role

This role will provide dedicated project management service to a portfolio of projects across connection and will proactively work with NSP and proponent in resolving critical issues to accelerate the connection process. The scope of this role includes building strong relationships with external government agencies by providing regular status updates. The Senior Project Manager will also provide mentoring to other staff, including Project Coordinators, and will contribute to improvement initiatives around the connections process and AEMO’s internal systems, tools, and data.

What you will be doing

• Develop a consistent, structured, and transparent project and portfolio management framework to be used across all projects.
• Convey technical issues and project constraints to a non-technical group of stakeholders.
• Develop well-structured reports for external stakeholders, including government agencies.
• Lead workshops and chair project steering committee meetings with external government agencies, NSPs, proponents, and the Senior AEMO leadership team.
• Deploy active problem-solving, an agile approach, and a flexible mindset.
• Provide leadership to the project management function within the Onboarding and Connections team, including coaching and mentoring junior employees.

What you will bring to the role

Education / Certificates

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline (project management, engineering, or a related field).
• Recognised project management certification is well regarded.

Experience and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the energy sector, including the generator grid connection process.
• At least three to five years’ experience in project, program, or portfolio delivery and management within the energy industry or a similar industry.
• Ability to understand, communicate, and manage complex energy engineering programs.
• Proficiency with relevant software for Project Management and Customer Relationship Management.
• Proven track record in project managing several projects simultaneously and working within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Understanding of the key commercial and legal issues impacting large-scale infrastructure projects.

In return, some of our benefits to you

• Flexible working : work from home, part-time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options.
• Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance, and more.
• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
• Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks, and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Our Process

AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, religion, and our First Nation peoples. We are dedicated to accommodating applicants' needs during the application or interview process; simply let us know by emailing us at [emailprotected] .

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