Technology Commercial Lead

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

Be part of Australia’s clean energy future with Transgrid — a purpose-driven organisation delivering some of the nation’s most significant renewable energy projects. Our work is helping to shape a reliable, sustainable power system for generations to come.

The purpose of this position is to support the various Technology teams at Transgrid with relevant commercial activities that improve the content and delivery of ICT-related services and related decision-making. The role will be responsible, in part, for negotiating commercial agreements, leading engagements with vendors, facilitating large go-to-market activities, ensuring hygiene to standards and processes and providing ad hoc advice on contracts, commercials and Transgrid’s regulatory environment.

The person in this role is expected to be able to confidently advise on technical and commercial/contractual matters and ensure we are managing Transgrid’s complex ecosystem of vendors to a high standard, ensuring a regular cadence with vendors and managing contractual compliance through effective measurement and reporting of vendor KPI’s. The role is essential in the strategic roadmap of the technology commercial management function, which seeks to be more involved in technical decision-making and seeks to empower technology and ensure we are engaging well with vendors and creating solid partnerships. The role will work closely with legal, procurement and finance functions and will support projects in technology delivery.

About You

At Transgrid, our core values — Safety, Achievement, Integrity, and Service — are at the heart of everything we do. Our team lives and breathes these values every day, and we look forward to  welcoming new colleagues who share the same commitment.

For this role we’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who brings a combination of the following

• Minimum of 2 years of working in a commercial technology role
• Experience managing enterprise technology agreements
• Exceptional vendor management skills and the ability to relate well with vendors to drive positive outcomes for Transgrid
• Demonstrated experience negotiating Technology agreements
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated relationship management skills
• Demonstrated experience resolving contractual issues.
• Strong communication, and presentation skills with the ability to influence.
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise projects in a demanding environment.
• A pragmatic thinker, solve problems
• Broad knowledge of the technology industry.
• Must be team oriented and results focused.

Recognition & Reward

At Transgrid, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on Australia’s clean energy future. We offer flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development, and a supportive, forward-thinking culture.

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, 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.

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