Senior It Project Manager

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This is a unique and exciting time to be a part of the Digital Products team at Western Power. We are at the forefront of the energy transition in leveraging existing and new technologies, including microgrid, stand-alone power systems (SPS), battery storage solutions and incorporating increased levels of renewable energy such as roof top solar into the energy system. We're transforming the electricity network ensuring a cleaner, brighter and more resilient energy supply for the next generation. 

We're also working hard on enabling the decarbonisation of the energy system by converting more of our energy consumption to electricity, including electric vehicles (EVs) as well as other initiatives to enable industry sectors to reduce emissions by switching to electricity. 

The transition to the energy system of the future is reliant on innovations in digital technology to:

• Monitor, control and operate the network.
• Provide seamless service to our customers and ease connecting to the grid.
• Model, forecast and optimise the design of the network and get the most from our assets.
• Engage with our employees, make work in the field and the office easier and more enjoyable;
• Create efficiencies in our operations while keeping our people in the field, who cover vast distances, connected.
• Manage all aspects of our business for today and hereafter.

This is your opportunity to be part of delivering a greener, more sustainable energy future. We are looking for an experienced, motivated Senior IT Project Manager who can work in a forward-thinking environment and collaborate with suppliers and our business colleagues. You will join the Digital Operations Product Stream in delivering large, complex, technology projects within a critical operational environment. You will have proven experience delivering IT or OT projects end to end from inception to benefits realisation, under a multi-vendor delivery model, using strong interpersonal skills to lead within in a matrixed environment.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior IT Project Manager at our Perth CBD Office, on a permanent full-time basis.

About this role

We are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to join Digital Products delivering large, critical projects within the Energy Network Management and Operations environment. You will have proven experience delivering successful IT projects, demonstrate leadership in navigating a matrixed environment, have a strong people focus to enhance a collaborative team focused on a shared purpose.

As a Senior IT Project Manager you will be accountable for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring that these are delivered to agreed criteria, with commercially competitive standards for safety, cost, timeliness, quality, and scope and customer satisfaction consistent with company strategy, commitments and goals.

This position will manage and deliver primarily large-scale complex / high value / high visibility and reputational impact / multi stream projects with a project duration of one or more years that provide cost effective solutions in line with customer and stakeholder requirements and expectations.

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management or similar
• Broad and extensive knowledge and worked as a Project Manager for a minimum of 8 + years with demonstrated experience, in IT and/or business change/transformation environments.
• Working knowledge of contemporary, industry standard project management methodology such as PMBoK or Prince2.
• A successful record of delivering complex, large value, high risk projects within a constrained timeframe.
• High level of business acumen including strategic planning, finance and leadership skills.
• Capable of interacting with resources and managers of all levels in a professional manner.

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to five Employee Network Groups - First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability - which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

Important information

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on 23rd February 2024.

Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply' button.