AddressWe’re currently recruiting for 2x Project Managers to manage and coordinate Operational Integration activities for Rolling Stock and the related maintenance facility for our client who are a large Railway Organisation. You will work closely with the state, suppliers, and internal technical and operational teams to ensure a smooth transition of the project into operational service.
This is a six-month contract role with the opportunity for extension, offering a hybrid working arrangement.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Oversee Operational Integration activities, ensuring a smooth transition into the operational network
- Develop and implement operational readiness plans
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including government, suppliers, and management
- Identify, monitor, and escalate risks, ensuring effective mitigation actions are in place to support Operational Integration
- Ensure all projects are delivered to scope, schedule, budget, and other set requirements
Skills and Requirements
- Prior experience in Operational Integration/readiness, particularly within Train, Tram, Bus or similar Transport Network Operations
- Good understanding and experience with Rolling Stock (or bussing) and/or associated Facilities used for maintenance
- Good written and spoken English language skills including the ability to interface with stakeholders at all levels - Suppliers, Management, Government, etc.
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Facilities or similar would be beneficial but is not mandatory
Why work with us
- We look after you - our candidates, employees and contractors are our most valuable asset.
- We are rail industry experts and work with some of Australia’s best rail companies
- Access to opportunities that aren’t usually advertised
- Work with multiple clients (Operators, Maintainers, Manufacturers, Consultancies etc.) and across various Projects and Project phases
- Work for us as an employee or under your own ABN - you choose
- Work from home (WFH / remotely), on site, or a mix depending on the Project and your requirements
About Us
Heaton Rail undertakes work both locally and internationally for some of the world’s best rail companies that make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day.
We help our clients do more, faster and better by connecting them with bright and passionate engineering, management and specialist talent in the fastest way possible.
We also run an innovative platform called RoleSpot (www.rolespot.com) that lets rail companies directly connect with our talent network and gives candidates access to opportunities that are not usually advertised.
At Heaton Rail, our people and talent network are truly our most important resource. As our famous saying goes, “a railway is 95% people and 5% iron”.
Apply now to talk to one of our staff!
Additional information
- Play a part in transforming Melbourne's railways
- Multiple roles either in Rolling Stock or Maintenance Facilities
- Hybrid (Office and work from home) arrangements
