Project Director – Major Projects

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead major projects across Defence, Transport, Renewable Energy and Digital sectors for government and institutional clients.

This role will see you:

Reporting to Steering Group or similar, be directly accountable for the management of programs consisting of multiple subordinate projects in a role that is dedicated to project delivery. Develop higher level program management plans to guide / direct your subordinate project managers.

Support the local Advisory leadership plan resources based on strong knowledge of program requirements. Assist with recruitment of project managers.

Leverage our business processes and further develop structured methodology for project successful execution.

Support our Program Managers and Project Managers in protecting relationships during project change or issues and clarify project delivery strategy and priorities.

Develop, value manage and control projects to deliver agreed scope, to an agreed cost, within the agreed timeframe. Leverage our PMO / Controls resources to apply robust and pro-active controls from a clear baseline to deliver confidence in outcome.

Identify, assess, and control sources of project uncertainty through a tailored methodology of risk management. Align program and project delivery with business objectives, driving high performance to deliver successful financial and operational outcomes.

Champion regular performance reviews and ongoing feedback

What can you bring to the team?

• You will be an infrastructure professional with minimum of 15 years’ experience in infrastructure, with at least 5 years working as Program Director or Project Director dedicated to the delivery of large investment programs.
• Experienced in communicating with executive level clients and management of multi-discipline teams, you will have deep experience across one or more client groups in Defence, Transport, Renewable Energy or Digital.
• Well versed in recognised industry tools and methodologies such as Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), you be well equipped to provide best practice establishment and oversight of major projects.
• With tertiary qualifications relevant to project management or engineering, you will have proven skills and demonstrated competencies suitable to be recognised AIPM CPPD / PMI PgMP or higher.
• You will be commercially agile, able to identify and mitigate risks, and establish and meet critical deadlines whether working as an independent advisor or in leading a team.
• Your experience in external and internal stakeholder management, will see you positively influence the outcome of key decisions.
• Prior experience with an engineering consultancy would be highly valued.
• Due to the nature and sensitivity of the projects, it is mandatory that you hold (or meet the requirements to obtain) a current Australian Government Security Clearance at Baseline level or higher.

Mott MacDonald is a uniquely diverse global management, engineering and development consultancy that offers a diverse range of opportunities for potential employees to work with World Expert Practitioners on small and large scale projects within Australia and New Zealand.

Our unique geographical location means that we are able to tap into expertise and resources from other countries in which we operate and so whether you are from a technical background or have traditionally worked in support services, you will be amazed at the career development opportunities that Mott MacDonald Australia and New Zealand can offer to you.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence