Description:
Program Manager
About the role
Sydney Water is the main provider of water, wastewater, recycled water, and stormwater services in Greater Sydney. Our employees are dedicated to our customers, ensuring services are reliable and affordable, we are proactive and easy to engage with, forward-thinking, and environmentally focused.
This role is responsible for successfully managing the delivery of projects and overall the wider program. You will lead collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams to manage and resolve issues and risks to project delivery. You will be accountable for ensuring consistency, accuracy and efficiency in project delivery, cost and risk management across all assigned projects.
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of a program, including taking the program forward from appointment and defining supervising, controlling and closing the program.
- Planning and designing the program and proactively monitoring its overall progress, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate.
- Development of the program business case including coordination of input, review and approval from relevant stakeholders.
- Managing the program’s budget, monitoring expenditures and costs against benefits as the program progresses and ensuring program-level forecasts are accurate.
- Managing communications and ensuring program stakeholders are engaged and informed.
About you
- Significant experience working within and leading large, multi-disciplinary integrated teams.
- Extensive experience in managing large program and project budgets and managing complex stakeholders.
- Comprehensive understanding of best practice project and program management methodologies with demonstrated implementation experience.
- Extensive experience in managing large program and project budgets.
- Significant level of industry experience in delivery within the infrastructure/utilities sectors.
Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities. For any additional questions please reach out to connor.may@sydneywater.com.au
Application closing date Wednesday 7th May
Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles if they don’t meet every qualification. If, after reading this, you’re not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click that apply button anyway. We’re passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.
Why join us
At Sydney Water, your work will make a real difference in people’s lives and your own. With diverse projects and roles, you'll find ample career growth opportunities. At Sydney Water, we actively seek and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and individuality, fostering a safe environment where everyone can thrive and shape impactful community projects.
Dive into Our Great Benefits:
Competitive Remuneration : We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
24/7 Wellbeing Support : Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance.
Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.
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