Project Development Manager

• • Proudly making a difference with the transition to renewable energy
  • High performing, diverse, inclusive and supportive organisation
  • 12-month fixed term position

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for self-motivated & dynamic individual to join our team in LUMEA™ as a Project Development Manager. LUMEA™ is a Transgrid Group brand focused on renewable energy solutions in the competitive energy market.

The Project Development Manager will lead the development, negotiation and execution of energy services connection agreements to contribute to the growth targets of the Lumea business.

The role is responsible for the management and execution of connection infrastructure transactions supporting the growth of the Lumea Energy Services Connections business.  The role has a high level of client and stakeholder (both internal and external) management while coordinating a broad bid team across the Transgrid Group.

With your exceptional stakeholder management skills, you will build strong partnerships across the organisation and build credibility quickly with your internal stakeholders  

What we expect from you:

• Experience in the energy infrastructure and /or renewable energy industry
• Degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline or equivalent industry experience
• Excellent customer and stakeholder relationship management skills including demonstrated influencing skills with potential customers, decision makers, and other relevant stakeholders
• Proven track record in the development and management of competitive energy infrastructure bids
• Experience in innovative project development and management, and well-developed problem-solving skills
• High-level business and commercial acumen with a proven track record in the development, negotiation and execution of commercial agreements
• Proven experience with pricing high-value transactions
• Experience with developing pricing strategies with the use of financial modelling  
• Experience working in multidisciplinary organisations and in roles that require the coordination of multiple inputs
• Knowledge and experience with relevant database systems, particularly CRM (e.g. Salesforce) preferable
• Excellent time management and the ability to achieve deadlines through competing priorities under pressure
• Competent in the application of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements relative to the duties of the position

Recognition & Reward

In return for your hard work, we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to private health insurance discount, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, study assistance program and workplace flexibility.

Continue to make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.

Come Join LUMEA

LUMEA is creating a smarter energy future for Australia. As the commercial arm of Transgrid, LUMEA has built a reputation as experts in developing energy connections, management and storage assets, as well as managing technically and commercially innovative projects. We also provide cutting-edge telecommunications services, manage one of Australia’s most extensive fibre networks and a high number of wireless colocation sites. Join our team of talented and diverse individuals, and work on exciting projects that are transforming the Australian energy landscape.

LUMEA is a Transgrid brand. Transgrid's network is the backbone of the National Energy Market, enabling energy trading between Australia’s three largest states along the east coast and supporting the competitive wholesale electricity market to deliver safe, reliable and low-cost power for more than three million homes and businesses.

Applications close on 1st December 2024

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