Title: Senior Project Development ManagerLocation: Victoria, Australia
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Description:
Lead BESS project developmentCollaborate with stakeholders and team membersDeliver key projects on time and within budgetWhen you choose AusNet, you'll join genuine people working together, making Real Progress. At AusNet, we're the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family.
Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia's cleaner energy future.
Purposeful work with genuinely good people.
That's refreshing. We have an opportunity for a Senior Project Development Manager to take the driver's seat and provide leadership on our Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) initiatives.
Lead the development of BESS projects across Victoria and NSW, managing a portfolio from early assessment to commercial close.
This opportunity has become available and will contribute to the once-in-a-lifetime energy transition by delivering key BESS projects.
With a 3/2 Hybrid split, this role is based in our Melbourne CBD office and is part of the Storage Division, Distributed Energy, Development & Future Networks team. This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to: Leadership of the Project Development function within the Storage divisionManagement of Project Development Managers and/or Assistant Project Development Managers within the teamProject Management of some projects directly within the portfolio and oversight of those managed by direct reportsDevelopment of a portfolio of BESS projects including scopes, specifications, schedules, capex & opex profiles, delivery methodology, O&M strategy, etc., to deliver optimum commercial outcomesThe delivery of BESS projects within allocated budgets in a timely, efficient, and effective manner, involving managing project teams of multidisciplinary internal and external resourcesDevelop and implement fit-for-purpose standards and specifications for the Energy Storage portfolioDevelopment of project execution plans including timelines, costs, risk assessments, communication of project financials, and progress reports in a consistent manner across the assigned projectsProvide leadership in developing sound relationships with relevant stakeholdersManage, track, and report on the progress of assigned projects through to financial close and the execution of contracts with clientsManagement of on-foot contracts and current or potential contractors, requisitions, orders, and invoices associated with projectsYou don't need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of: A tertiary qualification (or equivalent certification) in Project Management or EngineeringExperience in project management in energy storage, major projects, renewables, or a similar utilities/energy industryExperience in a leadership/senior project management role, leading project teams of internal and external stakeholders and direct and indirect project resourcesCommercial acumen to understand commercial impacts on the business and work with/support Commercial teams to achieve commercial growth goalsStrong interpersonal skills; ability to engage, motivate, influence, and drive outcomes from stakeholders at all levelsStrong communication skills, both verbal and writtenProven experience in energy storage programs of workA real place to belong. We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team.
Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.
We believe in more than just competitive pay.
Here's what sets us apart: Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we'll work with you to help balance work and life.Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.Perks: we offer all the other perks you've come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.As an industry in transformation, we're excited by the possibilities ahead. So, if you're passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet.
Together, we can shape a new way forward.
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