Senior Project Manager - 12 Month Contract

• Senior Project Manager opportunity with a focus on Project Controls
• 12 month contract within Project EnergyConnect (PEC)
• Based in Clarence Street with working from home arrangements

About us

At Transgrid, we play crucial role in connecting electricity generators to the distribution network that power homes and businesses - we operate over 13,000km of high voltage transmission wires and 110 substations in NSW and the ACT.

This is an exciting time to join us. As Australia transitions to renewable energy, we are ensuring the transmission system can deliver clean and reliable energy to support the transformation. You will have an opportunity to make a real difference and leave a legacy.

About the opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join Project EnergyConnect (PEC) as a Senior Project Manager – Project Controls, on a 12 month contract.  

You’ll be responsible for the implementation of fit for Project Controls process and systems required to support the Project Controls workstream. Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, you will have responsibility for the management and compliance to the corporate Project Management Frameworks (PMF) and will work closely with the project leads, and wider Business Units to deliver functional excellence.

Occasional travel will be required for the role.

About you

This role will require a highly organised person to lead the implementation of Project EnergyConnect whole of project Governance & Assurance requirements throughout all project phases with a specific focus on risk management, change management, lessons learnt and reporting.

• Extensive experience as a project/program manager or proven equivalent experience
• Qualifications in project management (advanced diploma desirable)
• Proven commercial acumen and excellent communications skills
• Experience in delivering high voltage electricity transmission network infrastructure projects (experience is desirable)
• Extensive Industry experience in the planning, development and delivery of large programs of work
• Extensive experience in directing project teams across a range of projects
• Extensive experience in the areas of Risk, Quality Assurance & Analytics
• Highly skilled in in negotiating project scope, cost, schedule and risk with contractors

Applications close end of day Monday 27th January 2025

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received. We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model. 

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.