Program Manager

Program Manager – Permanent – South Metro Depot

Lead the delivery of critical energy infrastructure that powers Western Australia.

As Program Manager, you will provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and data-driven solutions to deliver a diverse portfolio of electrical infrastructure projects spanning varying levels of complexity, risk, scale, and volume. Accountable for portfolio performance and delivery outcomes, you will oversee program planning, governance, resourcing, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with business objectives.

Leveraging strong analytical capabilities, you will interpret portfolio and performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, translating insights into actionable strategies that optimise delivery, improve efficiency, and enhance customer outcomes. As a senior leader and trusted advisor, you will build and maintain influential relationships while representing Western Power in key engagements with industry partners, contractors, government agencies, and senior stakeholders.

This role is based at our new state-of-the-art South Metro Depot in Forrestdale, with regular travel to other Western Power offices and local project sites.

Your Role in Action

• Plan for program success through the delivery of the overall program and its activities in accordance with business requirements and the strategic goals of the organisation.

• Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the assigned program.

• Develop strategic objectives and project scope, establish project teams and governance structures, establish budget and resources and project manage from inception to approval.

• Lead, coordinate and manage Western Power infrastructure projects to conclusion on time, within budget and in line with quality standards.

• Ensure that program activities operate in line with internal policies, frameworks and procedures.

• Ensure that program activities comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards.

• Determine business information requirements and manage internal relationships to provide the necessary project support.

• Deliver infrastructure projects which achieve positive revenue and are also aligned with the strategic direction set by the Western Power Board.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering (preferred), Business Management, Economics, Project Management or Finance.

• A seasoned professional with broad and or deep range of knowledge and expertise gained through comprehensive experience i.e. 10+ years in senior programme/project management roles.

• Significant experienced in managing large scale complex projects or programs of concurrent projects with multiple workstream’s.

• Experienced in managing major customer accounts where reputational impact is significant.

• Experienced in complex commercial and tender negotiations of significant value (value $50 + million plus contracts).

• Comprehensive negotiation and relationship skills and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation including C Suite.

• Ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve win-win outcomes.

• Ability to lead and influence project stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.

• Flexible work arrangements to support working hours and working from home arrangements.

• 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.

• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.

• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.

• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.

• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.