Program Manager

Ashdown People ·www.ashdownpeople.com.au

Location Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia
Salary AUD 139 - 140 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Program Manager - Civil Infrastructure
 
Duration: 12 Months
Rate: $140/hr + Super
Start Date: August 10th 
Location: Blacktown
 
Overview:
 
Coordination of Council's Section 7.11 Projects infrastructure delivery program from concept to commissioning of works.
  • Ensure deliverables and budgets are successfully met.
  • Report to Council's Manager Section 7.11 Projects and work closely with Asset Design's drainage and roads teams, along with Council's Property, Legal, construction and development teams.
Requirements and Experience:
 
  • Degree or postgraduate qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • In-depth project planning and delivery experience, preferably gained within large, complex work environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in civil drainage, road design, recreation design and construction.
  • Proven experience delivering complex projects (typically 5+ years).
  • Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and negotiation.
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams to achieve successful outcomes.
  • Demonstrated experience working in a diverse team environment and collaborating effectively with support functions reporting to multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to respond to unpredictable risks and manage multiple simultaneous project phases across several projects.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Current Class C Driver's Licence.
  • Senior management experience with a sound understanding of risk management, financial control and political environments within a Local Government context.
  • Demonstrated solid experience as a Project Administrator or Project Coordinator within land development and/or infrastructure projects.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
 
Desirable:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the processes required to obtain approvals for utility service provisions.
  • Knowledge of corporate financial systems and reporting (e.g. SAP).
 Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Manage and coordinate all activities of the allocated program (project portfolio) team, comprising up to three (3) staff.
  • Participate in overall City Assets resource planning and scheduling by understanding the needs and impacts of the allocated program.
  • Manage and coordinate all matters relating to the allocated project portfolio.
  • Develop effective partnerships with stakeholders and delivery partners throughout project delivery, including identifying and managing emerging risks.
  • Participate in client and contractor meetings as required.
  • Ensure the timely resolution of client, engineering and management issues.
  • Provide regular program and project reviews and reports to the Manager, Section 7.11 Projects.
  • Provide regular program and project reviews and reports to the Manager.
  • Maintain knowledge of current and emerging industry trends and practices that may impact Council projects.
  • Undertake site inspections as required.
  • Adhere to all Council policies and procedures.
Must be based in Sydney, NSW.
 

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Where is the Program Manager job located?
The Program Manager role with Ashdown People is based in Blacktown, NSW, AU.
What does the Program Manager role pay?
Ashdown People lists the Program Manager role at AUD 139–140 per hour.
Is the Program Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Ashdown People.
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The Program Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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