Program Manager

About The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity exists for an experienced and dynamic Program Manager to join Programmed working within the minor capital delivery team for our Melbourne Water contract.

As the Program Manager, you will be at the helm of multiple delivery teams, guiding and ensuring their success. Your key responsibilities will include developing, establishing, and maintaining the project management framework, ensuring compliance by Project Managers, and overseeing the quality control throughout project lifecycles. You will manage financial targets, maintain close liaison with colleagues and client counterparts, and ensure that projects meet budgets, timings, and specification expectations.

This permanent full-time position is based in Brooklyn, VIC and presents an opportunity to lever your engineering background and project delivery expertise while having a meaningful impact at work supporting delivery of essential services for the Melbourne Water network and local communities.

Nature of the position: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Brooklyn

Reporting Line: Minor Capital Delivery Manager

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package


• Fully maintained company vehicle, mobile phone and laptop


• Work for an Industry Leader


• Paid parental leave and great discounts with selected retailers


• An Employee Assistance Program, which incorporates a tailored wellbeing initiative

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor project delivery to ensure timely and budget-compliant completion.


• Oversee project programs and pipelines, generating status reports for leadership.


• Ensure projects meet quality, budget, and client policy requirements, conducting regular audits.


• Coach and develop project managers and teams, fostering a positive team culture.


• Ensure compliance with OHS regulations, safety policies, and guidelines.


• Conduct site audits and inspections to identify improvement areas.


• Coach employees on HSEQ concepts and promote a Zero Harm culture.


• Develop procurement plans to reduce risk and increase efficiency.

About You

You will be a seasoned Program Manager with extensive experience managing multiple, concurrent minor capital projects with a strong knowledge of water treatment/wastewater networks and asset, or experience in a similar industry.

Additionally, you will demonstrate and possess the following:

• Bachelor of Engineering (mechanical, electrical or civil)


• Extensive proficiency utilizing Project Management Systems and complex delivery models


• Proficient in financial management, including a solid grasp of procurement and finance principles


• Experienced in developing and implementing process to enhance organizational efficiency


• Proven track record in implementing and monitoring Health and Safety guidelines, ensuring continuous adherence to regulatory requirements


• Highly developed communication and robust stakeholder engagement ability


• Proactive approach to relationship management and business development


• Cultural alignment with our core values: Safety Leadership, Care & Empathy, Customer Service, and Diversity, Inclusion & Equality

About Us

Programmed is a leading provider of operations and maintenance services across all industry sectors including education, health, infrastructure, manufacturing, transport and mining in Australia and New Zealand. Our Facility Management business unit partners with our valued clients to deliver facility management and industrial maintenance services across multiple key and essential industries. We encourage career development, support flexibility and care about your personal wellbeing and safety. Join the Programmed team today.

Work With Us

Join us on our mission to build outstanding people, strong customers and great communities. Apply today.

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOLKELLY supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.

Programmed and PERSOLKELLY strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOLKELLY, we encourage you to visit our website.