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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 Senior Project Manager at our Perth CBD office, on a Full-Time permanent basis.
About this role
As the Senior Project Manager you will be accountable 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 position will manage and deliver primarily 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.
Delivering highly complex, 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.
Ensure project and quality assurance controls and gate checks are undertaken to minimise risk to delivery, costs and quality; and
Conduct stakeholder analysis and establish effective stakeholder management plans.
Ensure that all project documentation is completed appropriately and satisfies NFIT requirements; and Support and build effective project teams across diverse Functions of the enterprise to deliver required project and program outcomes.
About you
We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:
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
Certificate IV in Leadership and Management or similar
Broad and extensive knowledge and worked as a Project Manager for a minimum of 8 + years 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
Experience in a Project Management role where managing teams has been required.
Our people are our priority
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 inclusive where all our people are valued and belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all genders, cultures and backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and racially marginalised groups, people with disabilities, young and mature age workers and the LGBTQIA+ community.
We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:
Competitive salary plus 11.5% 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 five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – 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
Things to consider
Please note that the final stages of our recruitment process require completed Background & Assessment Checks. This includes a current police clearance (issued within the last six months), checks on documentation and references which verify your identity and qualifications, and a medical assessment.
Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia. If you have the skills and are committed to our values… we will find a place for you!
Submit your application by clicking the 'apply' button.
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