Project Manager

Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager at our Perth office CBD, on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

About this role

As the Project Manager you will be accountable for driving the delivery of high-quality end to end project management services for a complex portfolio of concurrent works projects for both internal and external customers. 

This will be achieved through ensuring successful project delivery, from commencement to project completion, through the Initiating, Planning Execution, Monitoring, Control and Closing phases in alignment with Western Power’s Investment Governance Framework including:

• Contributes to and reviews the project proposal or plan to determine timeframe, resourcing implications, funding limitations and operating procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.
• Accurately identify stakeholders’ needs, respond with empathy and demonstrate the effective interpersonal skills and integrity.
• Administer and manage the budgeting, estimation, scoping and resourcing of projects through the approvals process.
• Development of accurate and effective project programs.
• Co-ordinate with and support the wider project team across diverse sections of the business to ensure successful completion of project requirements including analyse, strategically plan, implement and manage the contracts necessary for completion of the various project component works.
• Provides interface and maintains relationships with other contributors to the project
• May negotiate minor changes to project specifications/scope with the sponsor/client
• Contributes to setting project evaluation parameters.
• Regularly reports project progress to senior management and/or the sponsor/client.
• Effective management of external funding agreements for projects within portfolio.
• Determine, set, review and analyse project and works performance data to optimise performance and delivery of project outcomes.
• Assemble and schedule required project teams to meet project requirements, prescribing appropriate tasks and priorities and monitoring accordingly

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Trade / Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering or Construction or Project Management,
• Industry accreditation in project management, RegPM / PMI
• At least 10 + years significant project management experience including high value / highly complex projects
• Demonstrated extensive and broad experience in project management, program planning, data management, integration and communication in relevant industries is essential.
• Strong experience in negotiation, conflict resolution and managing public and stakeholder relations.
• Strong data analysis skills and financial acumen including the ability to interpret financial data and reports. Utilise project knowledge to accurately budget and forecast expenditure and productivity
• Experience in project reporting with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Industry experience with a working understanding of the electrical network and relevant work practices, policies and standards
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.
 

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to six Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, People with Disability and Youth/Age – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
• 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

Important information

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2025 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on 8 May 2024

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