Program Manager Operational Technology

Program Manager Operational Technology

Lead the delivery of major capital projects and programs driving value quality and strategic outcomes across Seqwater.

• Lead major capital projects
• Manage contractors and stakeholders
• Drive governance and delivery excellence

Be part of the future of South East Queensland at Seqwater

At Seqwater we deliver the water that more than three million people across South East Queensland rely on every day. As we bring our new operating model to life we are creating the capabilities structures and ways of working that will shape our futureand deliver even greater value for our customers and communities.

This transformation is opening exciting opportunities across Seqwater. These newly created and redesigned roles will help strengthen our capability embed our future operating model and build a high-performing organisation ready for what comes next.

About the role

Lead the delivery of complex capital projects and programs across Seqwaters asset improvement portfolio. Youll be responsible for project planning business case development procurement design and delivery ensuring outcomes meet safety quality budget and schedule targets. Youll provide expert project governance and technical advice manage contractors and stakeholder relationships drive continuous improvement and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver value-for-money solutions for natural and built asset infrastructure.

This is a non-IT position and is not suited to candidates seeking careers in software development cyber security IT support or systems administration.

The position is a maximum term contract until September 2029

What youll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in project management engineering business administration or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in engineering and project management.
• Qualifications for Corporate Membership to the Institute of Engineers Australia or Australian Institute of Project Management or ability to gain qualifications within six months of appointment.
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• Demonstrated successful achievement of managing the delivery of infrastructure. projects of a complex and multi-disciplinary engineering nature preferably in a water related environment.
• Significant experience in managing the delivery of projects and programs including planning organising executing and reporting progress.
• Significant achievement in managing the resources required in the provision of the project delivery program.
• Significant experience in the development of sourcing strategies and the preparation of business cases to obtain best value including management of the procurement process and development and execution of contracts.
• Broad knowledge of water infrastructure and treatment systems and substantial experience in Contract Management.
• Proven high-level knowledge of key areas of project management body of knowledge (PMBOK).
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Australian standards and general conditions for contracting contract law quality assurance environmental management and workplace health and safety management.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams consultants and contractors to achieve corporate goals and project objectives.
• Highly developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise influence and negotiate with key stakeholders external and internal clients team members regulatory authorities consultation groups and other staff.
• Highly developed written communication and computer literacy skills including Project scheduling to compile and develop professional technical and quality documentation and management reports on the program.
• The ability to coach and mentor colleagues and staff providing mentorship and leadership qualities.
• Proven experience in business process development implementation and administration with a proven record of effecting and consolidating change.

Why join Seqwater

• Purpose with impact: Help protect and strengthen essential water services for Queensland communities
• Influence at scale: Play a leading role in an organisation-wide transformation
• Flexibility and support: Work in an environment that values wellbeing inclusion and collaboration
• Room to grow: Access professional development and meaningful career opportunities
• Rewarding benefits: Receive competitive remuneration and a strong employee benefits offering

About Seqwater

Water is essential to lifeand every day our people help make safe reliable and sustainable water services possible for South East Queensland. Guided by integrity respect care and courage we are building an inclusive workplace where people feel valued supported and empowered to thrive.

Applications

Ready to help shape Seqwaters future Submit your application through our careers portal by 11:55pm on Thursday 24^th September.