Program Manager

Program Manager – Maximum Term / Perth Office CBD

We are seeking a Program Manager to lead a portfolio of complex infrastructure projects and drive positive commercial outcomes. This role involves providing technical leadership across the entire program lifecycle, ensuring the successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure initiatives. You will be accountable for planning, organising, resourcing, and controlling program activities, while maintaining key internal relationships and overseeing the execution of projects in alignment with business objectives. If you have strong leadership skills and experience in managing infrastructure programs, we want to hear from you!

Your Role in Action

• Lead, coordinate and manage Western Power infrastructure projects to conclusion on time, within budget and in line with quality & safety standards.
• Plan for program success through the delivery of the overall program and its activities in accordance with business requirements and the strategic goals of the organisation.
• Develop and implement long-term goals, objectives, reporting and governance structures to achieve the successful outcome of the assigned program.
• Lead the engagement and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders to ensure program outcomes are achieved.
• Ensure that program activities operate in line with internal policies & frameworks and comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards.
• Ensure that the program operate within the approved budget while taking appropriate mitigating or corrective actions where required.
• Successful risk management against regulatory, commercial, reputational, legal and safety risks.
• Report evaluation findings to program sponsor / senior leadership and recommend changes to enhance the program, as appropriate

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering (preferred), Business Management, Economics, Project Management or Finance.
• A seasoned professional with broad and or deep range of knowledge and expertise gained through comprehensive experience i.e. 10+ years in senior programme/project management roles.
• Significant experienced in managing large scale complex projects or programs of concurrent projects with multiple workstream’s.
• Experienced in complex commercial and tender negotiations of significant value.
• Comprehensive negotiation and relationship skills and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation including C Suite.
• Ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve win-win outcomes.
• Proven technical leadership and team building skills when managing large and complex programs and projects.
• Strategic perspective, strong analytical and business acumen capability, ability to think conceptually and ability to apply business context to when generating solutions.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy two wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

Applications close on 16th December 2024