Project Manager

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager based in our Perth CBD Office on a Full-Time Permanent basis.

In this role, you will be responsible for the for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring that these are delivered to agreed criteria, with commercially competitive standards for safety, cost, timeliness, quality, and scope and customer satisfaction consistent with company strategy, commitments and goals.

This role will provide Project Management on a range of Energy Transformation projects and initiatives, including the DER Roadmap and the DSO Strategy and Roadmap.

This position is critical in delivery of Western Powers strategic objective of Distribution Transformation and our transition towards Distribution System Operator.

This position will manage and deliver large-scale complex / high value / high visibility and reputational impact / multi stream projects with a project duration of one or more years that provide cost effective solutions in line with customer and stakeholder requirements and expectations.

Your Role in Action  

•  Delivering critical or high-risk projects to the agreed scope, time and cost without compromising quality (including the management of contractors and other suppliers)
• Successful transition of projects to business as usual with minimal business impact, ensuring change management is effective and increase the chances of success for benefits delivery.
• Execute all projects according to Western Powers Project Methodology, Standards, Processes and Compliance framework.
• Ensure project financials are managed, maintained, forecasted and can be reported upon in terms of Capex and Opex.
• Report the status of the assigned projects pro-actively and on an ongoing basis to key stakeholders and Program Manager, and co-ordinate and manage the work of the project team through up-to-date resource plans and project schedules.
• Identify and actively manage project assumptions, risks, issues and dependencies associated with delivery ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are established and actively managed.
• Conduct stakeholder analysis and establish effective stakeholder management plans.
• Ensure that all project documentation is completed appropriately and satisfies NFIT requirements.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Experience in a Project Management role where managing teams has been required.
• Relevant and current trade-based qualification in a discipline such as - Electrical Fitter / Mechanic Certificate 3, Trade Certificate or Distribution / Transmission Overhead or Certificate 3 Distribution Cable Jointer or equivalent - desirable
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management or similar – desirable
• Broad and extensive knowledge and worked as a Project Manager with demonstrated experience, in IT and/or business change/transformation environments.
• Working knowledge of contemporary, industry standard project management methodology such as PMBoK or Prince2.
• A successful record of delivering complex, large value, high risk projects within a constrained timeframe.
• Detailed working knowledge of Project Management methods, tools and systems.
• Sound understanding of resource planning across multiple projects and team.
• High level of business acumen including strategic planning, finance and leadership skills.
• Capable of interacting with resources and managers of all levels in a professional manner

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 4 December 2024.

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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