Senior Integration Project Manager

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (CRRDA)…Your chance to work with the best! As the Senior Integration Project Manager, you will provide leadership and project management to ensure the acceptance of critical technical integration configuration states to enable the successful completion of Cross River Rail. You will Interface with key project stakeholders including Queensland Government agencies, internal project teams, and contractors to lead configuration state management and drive collaboration to achieve strategic contractual outcomes within governance frameworks. Key to your success will be the successful management of integration risk and opportunities, issue resolution frameworks, and progressive assurance change management processes.

Cross River Rail will transform the way we travel to, from and through Brisbane in the future. It will be a catalyst for 10 years of wider rail transformation across the whole of South East Queensland and it is already playing a key role in how we prepare for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Cross River Rail is a new 10.2km rail line including 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD. It includes the delivery of four new underground stations, two new above-ground stations, accessibility rebuilds for six stations, the construction of three new stations on the Gold Coast, and the introduction of a new world-class ‘ETCS' signalling system.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work on one of Australia's largest infrastructure projects and to be a part of something that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

About the Role

As the Senior Integration Project Manager, you will provide leadership and project management to ensure the acceptance of critical technical integration configuration states to enable the successful completion of Cross River Rail.  You will Interface with key project stakeholders including Queensland Government agencies, internal project teams, and contractors to lead configuration state management and drive collaboration to achieve strategic contractual outcomes within governance frameworks. Key to your success will be the successful management of integration risk and opportunities, issue resolution frameworks, and progressive assurance change management processes.

Reporting to the Integration Program Manager and as part of the Integrated Delivery Team, this opportunity is offered as a contract until March 2026 with possible extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the delivery partners, CRRDA, Queensland Rail and other stakeholders to project manage best for program outcomes, including strategic management of risk, opportunity, issue and change management for all route to acceptance and assurance activities.
• Project manage the identification, documentation, scoping, plan and active implementation of project activities to optimise outcomes and provide clear pathways for execution.
• Develop and execute mitigation measures and solutions in consideration of an integrated target schedule to optimise timeframes and overall program
• Provide strategic advice and seek subject matter expertise in collaboration with commercial and technical teams to enable efficient resolution of issues.
• Preparation of project plans, including strategic outcomes, and ensure efficient escalation for decision with governance frameworks.
• Facilitate and provide input for integration working groups, ensuring transparent communication across all parties.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to Project Advisors and Project Coordinators.

About You:

• Proven experience in project management of integrated multi-disciplinary teams, consultants and contractors on major projects, preferably in rail infrastructure.
• Highly developed communication and relationship management capabilities enabling effective engagement in the execution of contract administration, governance and assurance systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in providing clear and concise written and verbal communication with demonstrated ability to produce clearly articulated briefings and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, project management or equivalent industry experience.

Why work with CRRDA?

On Cross River Rail you will not only work with the best but become your best. And as we enter a new phase of delivery, our project offers a rare career opportunity for top tier professionals to have played their part on something that is genuinely city shaping and transformative.

Our people are supported with flexible work options, career development through the Australian Institute of Management, salary packaging and access to world class employee assistance provider Benestar.

At Cross River Rail we are an equal opportunity employer and strive to build balanced teams from all walks of life.

How To Apply

Please submit your Resume by clicking on the apply link. Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and we encourage your early submission to avoid disappointment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all Cross River Rail Delivery Authority vacancies.