Program Planning Manager
About The Position
Sydney Trains is seeking an experienced and strategic Program Planning Manager to lead the planning, development and prioritisation of major infrastructure programs that support one of Australia's largest and most complex transport networks. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of Sydney's rail network by transforming strategic asset priorities into delivery-ready programs and projects. You will play a pivotal role in developing and shaping a diverse civil infrastructure portfolio, including bridge renewals and refurbishments, culverts, drainage upgrades and platform reconditioning initiatives. Working closely with Asset Management, Design, Engineering, Delivery and Network Maintenance teams, you will ensure project and program plans are clearly defined, appropriately scoped and positioned for successful delivery. As a leader of a high-performing planning team, you will drive best-practice planning and governance, balancing safety, risk, reliability, constructability, cost and long-term network performance.
Requirements
- Extensive experience planning and or managing complex capital works programs
- Strong expertise across project lifecycle planning, scheduling, risk, resource and cost management
- Proven leadership experience, including developing and leading multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated success influencing and collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups
- Experience working within safety-critical or high-risk operational environments
- Sound commercial acumen and a strong focus on value, deliverability and outcomes
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, development and prioritisation of major infrastructure programs.
- Develop and shape a diverse civil infrastructure portfolio, including bridge renewals and refurbishments, culverts, drainage upgrades and platform reconditioning initiatives.
- Ensure project and program plans are clearly defined, appropriately scoped and positioned for successful delivery.
- Drive best-practice planning and governance, balancing safety, risk, reliability, constructability, cost and long-term network performance.
Benefits
- Flexible work options may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
