Job Description

Our client has an exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Program Manager - SCADA Transformation to lead a major, multi-year transformation of a business-critical SCADA environment.

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This senior leadership role will take accountability for the successful delivery of a large-scale SCADA transformation program, including the transition from a legacy SCADA platform to a new enterprise platform and associated ways of working.

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You will provide leadership across SCADA Engineering, coordinate competing project and operational demands, and act as the key interface between major capital projects, engineering teams, contractors and business stakeholders.

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The Role

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As Program Manager - SCADA Transformation, you will be responsible for driving the program from planning and execution through to transition and successful business adoption.

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Key responsibilities will include:

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- Lead the successful delivery of a multi-year SCADA transformation program, managing scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, resources and delivery outcomes.
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- Manage the transition of business units from the existing SCADA setting to the new SCADA platform, including associated processes, operating models and ways of working.
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- Provide leadership and direction across the SCADA Engineering function, ensuring engineering capability and resources are aligned with program and operational priorities.
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- Act as the central interface for major capital projects, maintenance activities and continuous improvement initiatives requiring SCADA Engineering services.
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- Manage the sequencing and prioritisation of SCADA engineering activities to minimise project clashes, resolve dependencies and maximise organisational value.
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- Manage workflow,



capacity and resource forecasting across the SCADA Engineering team, adjusting resources to meet changing project demands.
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- Lead significant business and technology change, ensuring stakeholders are engaged and operational teams are prepared for the new environment.
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- Work closely with principal contractors, engineering teams and project stakeholders to support safe, efficient and high-quality project delivery.
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- Manage internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, including senior leadership, engineering teams, contractors and delivery partners.
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- Establish and maintain strong program governance, including proactive management of risks, issues, dependencies, financials and performance.
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- Monitor and report program performance against agreed KRAs and KPIs, providing clear visibility of progress and emerging risks.
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- Establish and continuously improve SCADA Engineering standards, processes and work practices to support consistent, high-quality delivery.
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- Ensure the safety, security and integrity of IT/OT and Industrial Control Systems, including protection against physical and cyber threats.
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- Ensure relevant statutory systems, engineering practices and controls are maintained, audited and managed in accordance with applicable legislation and governance frameworks.
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- Conduct regular site visits to monitor delivery progress, engage with project teams and resolve technical or delivery issues.
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- Build an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture, coaching and developing teams while maintaining accountability for outcomes.
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Ideally, you will have:

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- A tertiary qualification in Engineering.
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- Registered Professional Engineer (Electrical) in Victoria.
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- Ability to meet AusCheck requirements.
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- Demonstrated experience delivering large and complex engineering, technology or infrastructure transformation programs.
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- Solid knowledge of SCADA, Industrial Control Systems and/or Operational Technology environments.
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- Demonstrated ability to understand, develop and communicate Industrial Control System strategies, processes and operating models.
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- Significant experience managing programs involving multiple projects, project teams, engineering disciplines and delivery partners.
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- Strong program and project management capability across the full lifecycle - initiation, planning, execution, transition and closure.
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- Demonstrated experience delivering significant business and organisational change, including adoption of new technology and ways of working.
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- Strong experience across engineering design, construction and delivery of major projects.
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- Experience establishing and operating effective program governance, risk management and performance reporting frameworks.
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- Strong understanding of safety, regulatory, compliance and risk requirements within critical infrastructure environments.
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- Experience managing contractors, vendors and other external delivery partners.
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- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, negotiation and influencing skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior executives and technical stakeholders.
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📌 Program Manager - SCADA Transformation (Victoria)
🏢 Talent
📍 Victoria