Head of Projects

Head of Projects

EVO Power Pty Ltd

Bayswater, Melbourne VIC

Full time

About us:

EVO Power is a leader in energy storage technology and innovation that enables the electrification of large commercial and small utility projects with a fully integrated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

Engineered to overperform for a high return on investment, our solutions open opportunities for private and public organisations to lead the change to a renewable energy future.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Head of Projects will assume a pivotal role in the business, at a critical time of its development. The primary focus will be to combine strategic leadership, project management, governances, relationship-building, and financial acumen as well as delivering energy storage solutions in Australia.

Main Purpose of the role:

• To work closely and collaborate with the Managing Director and key management teams to achieve the business strategy and targets.
• To provide leadership to the teams to deliver new energy storage products for the Australian renewable energy industry.
• To ensure long term sustainability of the business, through effective governance and delivery of our products and services.
• To provide the leadership to deliver the agreed vision, strategy values and specific objectives of EVO Power by:                                                             -  Assisting in the development of the project delivery plans.

      -  Developing existing and building new relationships with relevant clients,            business partners and government agencies.

      - Negotiating and closing profitable contracts in accordance with the                   business plan and agreed margin / cost / volume targets.

      -  Identifying and exploiting new business opportunities that are in line with          the business strategy and targets of EVO Power.

Key Responsibilities:

Principal Responsibilities

• Manage projects by delivering extraordinary levels of customer satisfaction throughout their project journey with EVO Power.
• Schedule and attend weekly / fortnightly / monthly meetings with key customer contacts & communicate project progress and delivery timelines.
• Strong Leadership and co-ordination of team members.
• Assist with the management of office resources and staff, in order to meet the agreed plan and strategies of the Business.
• Ensure financial targets are achieved.
• Source and develop new business opportunities.
• Ensure client satisfaction.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to junior and senior staff within the framework of Employment Law.

Additional Tasks:

• Attend all necessary internal & external meetings, conferences and functions as required.
• Work with the sales team to process and manage project deliveries.
• Submit monthly report on all strategic activities, negotiations, and industry development.
• Adhere to critical ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 processes.
• Manage trading agreements (including negotiations) between EVO Power & OEMs, ensuring profit maximization for & risk minimization to EVO Power.
• Report incidents and near misses to the HSEQ Supervisor or the Compliance Officer.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Experience managing project-orientated teams.
• At least five years’ experience in the renewable energy industry is crucial. This may include working in roles such as a project manager, or in a leadership capacity within the renewable energy sector.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or project management or a related discipline or a master’s in project management, is highly preferable.
• A project management certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 to demonstrate your expertise in managing projects effectively, is desirable.
• Experience as a Project Director within the manufacturing industry desirable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Have the right to work in Australia (required).

Culture:

• To promote diversity and equality of opportunity in all EVO Power’s work and practices.
• To assist in building a staff culture where everyone is valued and equipped to do their job.

IMS Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the IMS conforms to the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9001, AS/NZS ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
• Ensure that the processes are delivering their intended outputs.
• Report on the performance of the IMS and on opportunities for improvement to top management.
• Ensure the promotion of customer focus throughout the organization.
• Ensure that the integrity of the IMS is maintained.
• Coordinate the identification, development, implementation, and review of Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Assist Manager or Supervisor in the identification, assessment, and selection of measures to control hazards and risks.
• Assist Manager or Supervisor in monitoring and evaluating hazards and risk control measures.
• Assist Manager or Supervisor in the identification, development, and provision of appropriate quality, environmental and health and safety related information, instruction, and training.
• Assist Manager or Supervisor to effectively consult with workers.
• Ensure that all nonconformities are investigated, their causes found, that steps are taken to prevent a recurrence, and that everybody who needs to be told about it is told.
• Monitor and advise on legislative and technical changes.
• Monitor and provide regular reports to your manager and on the Company’s performance.
• Support workers to follow policies and processes developed.
• Provide information to employees on the IMS.
• Ensure that all direct reportees receive training, instruction, and information to enable them to perform their work.
• Communicate the company’s Quality, Work Health and Safety, and Environmental policies and processes to all employees.
• Responsible for communicating risks and responsibilities for the integrated management system.
• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety.
• Report any quality, safety and environmental incident or hazards to the relevant Compliance team member.
• Keep informed of the contents of the integrated management system and apply it to daily work.
• Ensure you are not affected by alcohol or drugs, to endanger your own or any other persons’ health and safety.
• Take part in the Management Review Meeting chaired by the Managing Director.

How To Apply:

If you are interested in this job position, please send your CV and a Cover Letter explaining your relative experience to this position to *****@evopower.com, and for enquiries, please also email *****@evopower.com.