Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community? Following recent government announcements regarding the Decarbonisation of the SWIS, Western Power is actively pursuing critical network augmentations to facilitate the move to renewable energy generation and the electrification of industrial loads.

The once in a generation transformation of the energy system will require significant planning and coordination of a number of major capital projects so we have an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager at our Head Office in Perth, on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

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.

About this role

As the Program Manager, you will be accountable for providing technical thought leadership in driving the successful planning, organising, design of solutions and delivery of the assigned program and all interdependent projects against targeted outcomes. This includes the achievement of set out milestones and timeframes, required resourcing, financial performance including cost, budgets and benefits, and stakeholder expectations.

This position will be required to provide technical thought leadership, through business strategic alignment and comprehensive technical capability, to relevant program resources (dotted line reporting) in order to successfully drive and deliver; program related issues, milestones, cross-initiative interdependencies, data quality, portfolio planning and to comply with and enforce appropriate program governance to achieve strategic business outcomes.

About you

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.
• A seasoned professional with broad and or deep range of knowledge and expertise gained through comprehensive experience i.e. 10+ years in senior programme/project management roles.
• Significant experienced in managing large scale complex programs of concurrent projects with multiple workstream’s.
• Proven successful program delivery outcomes within tight timeframes within a complex environment
• Strong negotiation and relationship skills and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation including senior management
• Strong knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programs
• Ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve win-win outcomes.
• Ability to lead and influence project stakeholders to achieve business outcomes
• Ability to condense multiple information streams to make informed project decisions
• Proven technical leadership and team building skills when managing large and complex programs and projects
• Strategic perspective, strong analytical and business acumen capability, ability to think conceptually and ability to apply business context to when generating solutions

Joining Western Power

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.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% 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

Important information

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.

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on 18 November 2023

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