In short: A technical programme management role within the data centre engineering function of a major global technology business, leading power infrastructure programmes across Australia covering grid connection, substation planning, capacity reservation and electricity supply agreements for large industrial loads. 5+ years originating, negotiating and structuring power agreements for industrial facilities required.

D'Arcy Weil is recruiting a Technical Program Manager, Data Centre Power & Grid Infrastructure on behalf of a major global technology business. Based in Melbourne or Sydney, the role leads power infrastructure programmes that keep data centre expansion supplied across Australia, including:

- Setting scope, building plans and steering delivery across engineering, commercial and external workstreams
- Originating, negotiating and structuring electricity supply arrangements with network operators, generators and other counterparties
- Planning transmission and substation projects, and managing capacity reservation with distribution and transmission network service providers and AEMO
- Tracking programme metrics and correcting course before timelines or commercial outcomes slip
- Keeping leadership informed with clear dashboards and reporting

The work suits someone who knows how large loads connect to the Australian grid, and who can get engineers, commercial teams, utilities and regulators moving in the same direction.

The Role

- Programme leadership: Define scope, build plans and manage delivery across complex power infrastructure programmes, coordinating engineering,



commercial and external stakeholder workstreams to stay on schedule
- Power agreements: Originate, negotiate and structure electricity supply arrangements with network operators, generators and other counterparties, and manage the commercial and technical interfaces behind grid connection for large industrial loads in the NEM
- Grid and substation planning: Lead the planning and development of transmission and substation projects, run capacity reservation processes, and engage with distribution and transmission network service providers and AEMO across jurisdictions
- Performance monitoring: Track programme metrics, identify deviations early and put corrective actions in place to protect delivery dates and commercial outcomes
- Stakeholder engagement: Build productive relationships with internal teams, utilities, regulators and technology partners, and bring them around shared programme goals
- Reporting and governance: Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that give leadership a clear, current view of programme status and performance

About You

- A degree in a relevant discipline
- 5+ years originating, negotiating and structuring power agreements for industrial facilities, as an end user, network operator or consultant




- A background in programme or technical project management
- Experience across power generation, transmission and substation technologies
- Robust knowledge of the Australian electricity market, NEM regulation and utility connection processes
- A master's degree advantageous, and an electrical engineering background valued
- Experience with microgrids, behind-the-meter generation or virtual power plants a plus

What's on Offer

- Base of $170,000 to $200,000 plus superannuation and performance bonus
- Ownership of the power and grid programmes behind a major technology business's Australian data centre growth
- Direct engagement with utilities, network operators, generators and regulators
- The scale, resources and engineering depth of a global technology business
- Choice of a Melbourne or Sydney base, with flexible working arrangements
- Structured career development

Apply with a CV and a brief profile covering:

- The power agreements and grid connection programmes you have led, and their scale
- Your experience with NEM connection processes, AEMO and network service providers
- Your programme or project management background in power infrastructure

For a confidential discussion, or for more information, contact:

Ivan Pignataro | Director
D'Arcy Weil
M: 0416 507 856 E: [email protected]

Only candidates with current Australian working rights will be considered. All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.

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📌 Technical Program Manager | Data Centre Power & Grid Infrastructure | Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 First Recruitment International
📍 Australia