Senior Project Manager

About Us

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen. 

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation delivering nation-building renewable energy projects that will help power Australia’s future. Transgrid plays a critical role in enabling on-demand energy and large-scale storage solutions that will benefit communities for generations to come.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Technology and Transformation team.

In this role, you will lead the planning, delivery and successful implementation of key IT initiatives across Transgrid. You will oversee complex projects from end-to-end, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with the People & Culture, Payroll and Legal teams, you will manage project teams, coordinate resources, and act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders. You will play a critical role in aligning technology projects with Transgrid’s broader strategic and corporate objectives while providing guidance and direction to key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project leader who enjoys delivering complex IT projects and working in a collaborative, purpose-driven organisation.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong combination of project delivery expertise, leadership capability, and stakeholder management skills.

Ideally, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 10+ years’ experience delivering complex IT projects in a Project Manager role
• Demonstrated end-to-end project management experience across multiple methodologies
• Strong understanding of project management frameworks, tools and best practices
• Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional project teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with a focus on delivering practical solutions
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, systems development life cycle (SDLC), and industry best practice
• Project management certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 (highly desirable)
• Experience working with SAP, WFS and Smart Recruiter systems will be highly regarded

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Applications close on Sunday March 29th- Apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future! 

Our Values 

Transgrid’s core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrid’s people, who embody them every day.

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