Project Manager - Transport

The ongoing success of every great organisation is initiated at the core of the business; the team of people whose passion for success and driving great outcomes for their clients. It takes an overriding commitment to achieving results that exceed industry expectation, as well as passion for the craft of the organisation. At SAGE Automation, we strive to provide the best experience for our customers and our community, and we do it as one, large, supportive team.
We are currently looking for an experienced Project Manager to take up this exciting new opportunity with our team in Sydney. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for the successful execution of medium to large projects within the Transport, Infrastructure, Smart City and Future Mobility sector.
Using your diverse industry experience and technical excellence, you will oversee and lead a team to support large asset owners by delivering key projects to enhance their efficiency and improve the value and productivity of their business. The role will involve working with both internal and external customers, so it is essential that you have excellent communication skills, a strong attention to detail, as well as proven problem solving skills.
Key responsibilities

• Successfully deliver large, complex and high-risk projects
• Efficient management of budgets and resources.
• Manage the full lifecycle of automation projects from estimation to commissioning
• Provide effective leadership and direction to the project team
• Account and portfolio management of an industry or sector
• Update and maintain the CRM system, track, forecast and report on project performance

Essential skills and experience

• Proven experience working in the industrial automation industry as a Project Manager
• Demonstrated management of the design and construction of industrial electrical and control systems, including concept, design, construction and commissioning phases
• Ability to direct engineering and construction personnel in their daily duties and overall project goals
• Proven ability to bid manage and tender, medium to large work packages
• Good understanding of contract negotiation and administration
• Proven ability to apply project management methodology
• Highly competent in project planning, budgeting, risk management, and reporting on project progress.
• Must have strong leadership experience.
• Analytical thinker and decision maker
• Working knowledge of effective account/client management techniques

Key requirements

• Degree Electrical Engineering or related field, or Trade qualification
• Project Management qualification is desirable.
• Experience in delivering projects using agile project management with Scrum.
• Experience in projects consisting of PLC/SCADA, Transport Technology (road / rail), Intelligent Transport Systems and Tunnel Systems is desirable
• Australian driver's licence
• Must have the right to work in Australia

Our offering

• Great opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic and agile environment
• Competitive remuneration
• Professional and safe working environment
• Professional development programme

Next steps

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.

We welcome you to learn more about SAGE, please visit http://www.gotosage.com
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SAGE is committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that supports a diverse and inclusive workforce, and would like to strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.