Description:
Project Manager - 12 Month Maximum Term Full Time / Perth Office CBD
We are seeking a Project Manager to join the Standalone Power Systems Project and Contract Management Team at our Perth CBD Office. The Standalone Power System (SPS) area within Strategic Works Delivery is responsible for the preparation and management of SPS program development and deployment. In this role, you will take accountability for the successful delivery of projects that meet agreed criteria while upholding the highest standards of safety, cost efficiency, timeliness, quality, and scope.
This role is critical in managing and executing projects of significant complexity, value, and visibility, ensuring they align with Western Power’s strategic objectives and stakeholder expectations. You will lead cross-functional teams, navigate challenges, and drive project outcomes that enhance our reputation and service delivery. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering impactful projects, we want to hear from you!
Your Role in Action
- Delivering complex Capex and Opex projects to the agreed scope, time and cost without compromising safety or quality
- Complex projects may include a high level of technological, reputational, safety or commercial risk representing a material impact on Western Power and its stakeholders
- Execute all projects according to Western Powers Project Methodology, Standards, Processes and Investment Governance Framework
- Ensure project risks are managed in accordance with Western Power’s Risk Management Framework
- Ensure SHE risks are identified and managed in accordance with Western Power’s SHE Management Framework
- Ensure project financials are managed, maintained, forecasted and can be reported upon in terms of Capex and Opex
- Report the status of the assigned projects pro-actively and on an ongoing basis to key stakeholders and Team Leader, and co-ordinate and manage the work of the project team through up-to-date resource plans and project schedules
- Identify and actively manage project assumptions, risks, issues and dependencies associated with delivery ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are established and actively managed
- Ensure project and quality assurance controls and gate checks are undertaken to minimise risk to delivery, costs and quality
- Conduct stakeholder analysis and establish effective stakeholder management plans;
- Ensure that all project documentation is completed appropriately and satisfies NFIT requirements; and
- Support and build effective project teams across diverse Functions of the enterprise to deliver required project and program outcomes
- Provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced project management employees
- Champions change in alignment with business strategy and expectations of Western Powers stakeholders
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Trade / Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering or Construction or at least 8 to 10 years demonstrable industry experience
- Industry accreditation in project management, RegPM / PMI
- In addition to having at least 3 to 4 years’ demonstrated experience managing and delivering projects, a further 5 years extensive expertise in delivering complex programs / projects utilising industry standard project methodology such as PMBOK or Prince 2.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with project stakeholders and Senior leaders through superior communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and the ability to manage time and prioritise effort
- Interaction with others is primarily concerned with influencing, developing, motivating and changing behaviour
- Extensive financial acumen including the ability to interpret financial data and reports. Utilise project knowledge to accurately budget and forecast expenditure and productivity
- Highly developed negotiation and conflict management skills.
- Valid WA Driver’s License Class ‘C’ or ‘C-A’
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 4th April 2025