Project Manager

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner.  AEMO’s purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians.  Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector.

About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Project Manager to work with the team to drive and accelerate AEMO’s Engineering Roadmap, and particularly the Operational Transitions needed on the power system to drive towards 100% Renewables across Australia.

Supporting the Transition Programme Lead – Engineering Roadmap, the role requires project management of workstreams with multiple projects whilst collaboratively working with key stakeholders and teams across the business and externally working with the networks’ businesses across Australia. As a Project Manager you will be responsible for workstream planning, budgets, forecasts and identifying risks and escalating issues for resolution.

What you will be doing

• Supporting the Transition Programme lead– Engineering Roadmap to advance the program efficiently and on schedule
• Project Manage various Transition workstreams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives identifying areas for process improvements and developing strategies to enhance project delivery, efficiency, productivity and quality
• Development of project plans and reports ensuring alignment with objectives while overseeing project timelines for successful execution
• Manage changes in project scope and devise contingency plans
• Prepare clear, concise, and high quality written and verbal communication to inform internal or external stakeholders on a range of issues for both technical and non-technical audiences

What you will bring to the role

• Project management qualifications and stakeholder engagement experience
• Demonstrated experience in managing programs of work involving multiple parallel workstreams and deliverables
• Strong energy sector experience
• Demonstrated experience in shaping projects across a variety of stakeholders with conflicting interests, negotiating agreed outcomes, and delivering these on time and to budget
• Strong stakeholder management skills to build strong partnerships across the organisation

In return some of our benefits to you

• Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options
• Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more.
• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
• Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Our Process 

AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, religion and our First Nation peoples. We are dedicated to accommodating applicants' needs during the application or interview process, simply let the us know by emailing us at ******@aemo.com.au

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