Major Works Program Manager

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Major Works Program Manager: Permanent Full Time / Perth CBD Office

Are you interested in leading the team that will be delivering this significant program of works?

Do you want to not only manage Western Powers largest Transmission project today, but also play a part in planning and preparing for other similarly large projects that are coming our way?

Western Australia has globally significant renewable resources. Western Power, the state electricity network provider sits at the heart of connecting these resources to the grid and is pivotal in helping the state meet its net zero ambition by 2050s.

Western Power is working with government and customers to develop a network that is ready to meet this challenge. This includes delivering multiple global scale transmission projects.

One pivotal initial step in realizing this vision is fortifying the existing network to ensure its capacity to accommodate and transport an increased supply of renewable energy aligns with decarbonization goals.

This Endeavor entails modernizing the current amalgamation of 132 kV and 330 kV lines across segments of the northern network to unlock transmission capacity in the Wheatbelt and Mid-West regions.

The State Government has committed a total of $655 million for Western Power to oversee the planning and construction of new transmission infrastructure, alongside conducting reinforcement efforts. Leveraging existing network infrastructure, corridors, and easements wherever feasible aims to minimize potential disruptions to communities.

In the longer term, decarbonisation will require a continuing stream of similarly large projects and programs. 

You will be joining Western Power’s Major Work’s leadership team. The existing team is presently managing over 30 significant customer projects. You will be surrounded by a team of project managers, program managers, construction and contract managers, each currently focused on delivering major transmission connections for our generation and load customers.

What you will be doing:  

As a Major Works Program Manager, you will be focussing on the following:

• Building a strong safety and results focused team who have the knowledge and capability to make this large program successful
• Accountable for delivering Clean Energy Link Projects ensuring the right resources are deployed to the right place at the right time to maximise delivery efficiencies.
• Establish and monitor compliance to Western Power’s contract management framework.
• Ensure that contractors are compliant with their Safety Management System including Western Power’s Work Practices and ESSR
• Ensure contractors are compliant with their Environmental Management System and any relevant Western Power environmental management plans.
• Ensure contractors are compliant with their quality management system, demonstrating adherence to Western Power’s technical specifications, in the form of ITRs (Inspection & Test Reports) and ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans)
• Plan and conduct negotiations with Sponsors resulting in significant agreements and commitments for Western Powers, its business partners, and customers.
• Manage the delivery of Transmission Projects acting where necessary to correct, initiate or promulgate resolution of issues.
• Work closely with representatives from SEQT to ensure safety investigations are reviewed and outcomes approved in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with Energy Transition and Sustainability division throughout the scoping and planning phases to ensure future projects are deliverable in execution to meet the Required in Service date.
• Develop effective functional and cross functional working relationships with other managers in other business units to ensure alignment and consistency of workflow, management practices and processes.
• Allocate and coordinate resources as required to meet business requirements throughout the project/program lifecycle, through both internal and external workforces.
• Ensure the effective management of resources within your area including People, vehicles, plant, and equipment.
• Establish reporting mechanisms to monitor delivery and performance for your team and ensure that progress is monitored and discussed, and corrective actions implemented as required.
• Provide input into the development of the Functional plan and ensure that you deliver key actions assigned to you. Sponsor and communicate the plan in your area.
• Accountable for managing the labour and materials budget for your area and providing commentary to the Head of Function to support financial reporting.
• Manage talent through effective execution of employee performance outcomes through established system and processes and the ongoing development of employees.
• Coach and develop direct reports to ensure they are developing to their full potential and mentor them in key people procedures.
• Implement business initiatives, procedures, and processes within your area.

What you will get from the role:

• This is a unique opportunity to demonstrate your program management credentials in a very large program
• Establish and manage a cohesive team of employees, contractors and consultants
• Lead the set-up of a high-performing team and implementation of the delivery strategy for the Clean Energy Link – North.

Western Power isn't just a workplace; it's a community where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and support is always at hand. We celebrate diversity and champion inclusivity, offering a range of benefits such as:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation/pension
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives
• 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

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.

The Western Power strategy is driven by an ambitious and forward-focused vision: Working together to power a cleaner energy future. It acknowledges the collective effort involved in this exciting and challenging phase of WA’s energy transition, in which Western Power plays a key role. We are embarking on a journey towards a brighter, more sustainable future. Join us and be at the forefront of powering change.

The skills and experience you will have:

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:
 

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering, Business Management, Economics, Project Management, Finance, or related discipline
• Significant broad knowledge and expertise in managing and delivering large scale, strategic Programs of work with Director/ Portfolio Management level experience in successful transformation projects delivery preferably within an electrical or utilities environment.
• Proactive, tenacious, and strong influencing - skills to drive successful delivery of results and meet stakeholder expectations
• Strong negotiation and relationship skills and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation including C Suite
• Excellent communication and presentation skills including demonstrated ability to consult, guide and influence decision makers using appropriate authority.
• Strong business acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills and exposure to risk management and governance processes.
• Demonstrated people resourcing and management skills, working within a matrix structure, and ability to engage and drive teams (including virtual teams) to produce outcomes which meet desired timeframes.
• Highly developed analytical skills required to be applied to complex organisational challenges and opportunities.
• Understanding of and ability to develop sound business cases to support major change initiatives, pitched at an Executive level.

Important information about Western Power:

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 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.

We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

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.

What to expect from our interview process:

The recruitment process will involve the below stages:

• First interview

Application close at 1pm on 5 July 2024

Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.