Expressions of Interest – Project Delivery Managers – Greater Sydney Region
Expressions of Interest – Project Delivery Managers – Greater Sydney Region
WaterNSW is enhancing its operations in the Greater Sydney region and is inviting highly experienced Project Delivery Managers to apply for upcoming opportunities in 2024.This is an opportunity to build and manage a high performing team of Project Managers to ensure the successful delivery of asset renewal projects within the portfolio.
Preferred location is in Parramatta, but we are open to any location in NSW.
This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.
This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.
Our perks and Benefits:
At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.
Flexible workingUp to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Fertility leave
Yearly corporate wear allowance
Professional development and educational assistance
Attractive salary - negotiable depending on experience
And so much more!
What you’ll do:
Supporting the deployment of project management and, project engineering resources to provide timely and efficient project delivery across the portfolio.Managing and supporting the Asset Renewals and Replacement program management structure and commercial management framework inclusive of the procurement framework.
Ensuring Projects are being delivered efficiently and in accordance with the project management framework, that team members accurately report progress, risks, issues, incidents and performance of their projects and have robust action plans in place to manage any deviations.
Ensuring that team members are trained, competent and using corporate processes, systems and templates for the management of their projects along with the development of team including coaching and mentoring enhance the skills and capability of the team.
Developing effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including gauging levels of satisfaction with services provided and developing options for improvement, including being the initial point of escalation for resolution of disputes with contractors.
Identifying and addressing project performance issues and implement recovery options and more broadly identify and lead continuous improvement programs and upskilling including amongst contractors.
What we are looking for:
Tertiary qualification in Project Management, or relevant Engineering discipline or related discipline.Ideally bringing 10 years’ professional experience in project management (preferably in asset-based projects but not essential)
Experience in leading a team of technical staff through all aspects of change, providing coaching and mentoring to aid their development and to ensure effective delivery of services.
Demonstrated people leadership skills in the management, mentoring and coaching of a high performing project management team.
Proven experience engaging with key internal and external stakeholders to identify needs, address issues and ensure objectives are understood and met.
Experience in negotiating and influencing outcomes including successful management of contractual disputes.
How we will support you:At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.
When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.
More about our team/ culture:
No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.
Who is WaterNSW?
WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.
We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au
For more information, please reach out to: Rory Hukins - rory.hukins@waternsw.com.au
Please note applications for this position will close on the 15th October 2024.Click for Position Description - Please note this can only be accessed on the WaterNSW Careers Page.
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