Operational Improvement Manager

Operational Improvement Manager - Permanent Full Time/ Perth Office CBD

Are you ready to lead transformational change and drive operational excellence? We are seeking an Operational Improvement Manager to lead operational optimisation within Asset Operations.

In this pivotal leadership role, you will:

• Identify, develop, and execute programs, projects, and initiatives aimed at delivering measurable cost efficiencies.
• Enhance end-to-end business processes for operations, maintenance, replacement, and extension activities.
• Set clear expectations and hold your team accountable for achieving impactful outcomes.
• Foster collaboration across operational resource areas, championing continuous improvement and alignment with business strategy and organizational goals.

If you are a strategic thinker passionate about achieving excellence and making a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our team.

Your Role in Action  

• Accountable for identifying, developing, leading and executing all operational improvement programs, project and initiatives that deliver measurable direct impact to operational costs, while developing, managing and improving business wide end to end processes for operate, maintain, replace and extend
• Identify projects / initiatives to achieve improvement outcomes with measurable impact to operational costs, including development of business case, briefing papers, budgets, project plans and manage the required approvals process
• Maintain a standard set of practices, processes and templates for managing programmes and projects consistently and efficiently to reduce project related risks and costs
• Track and report program and project performance including managing the change control process
• Ensure value for money is achieved for Western Power by ensuring externally provided services are delivered in a manner conducive to achieving the most cost effective and innovative solutions in a safe working environment
• Operational management of all required internal resources allocated to Asset Operations improvement initiatives and Program / Project to ensure that required outcomes are effectively delivered
• Develop effective working relationships with all required stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment and consistency of workflow, management practices and processes.
• Provide input into the development of the Network Maintenance Planning & Delivery business plan and ensure that you deliver key actions assigned to you. Sponsor and communicate the plan in your area.
• Manage talent through effective execution of employee performance outcomes through established system and processes and the ongoing development of employees

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business, Engineering or related discipline
• Extensive expertise and or deep knowledge within a portfolio/ project management environment or related discipline requiring an advanced understanding of project management methodologies, practices and principles
• Demonstrated ability to manage program and projects and life-cycle process management
• Strong experience of planning, organising and integrating recourses, budgetary and work program planning, resource management, communication and quality assurance
• Strong organisation and time management abilities to manage competing priorities
• Strong leadership, influencing, communication and interpersonal skills to relate to all levels within Western Power (Executive to frontline)
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong commercial and business acumen

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.   
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy two wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

Applications close on 22nd April 2025

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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