Brand-new role for a seasoned Operations Technology Project Manager!
Your new company Join a leading Victorian organisation responsible for delivering essential infrastructure and services to the community.
You will work within an established Operational Technology maintenance and project delivery program that values safety, collaboration, robust governance and continuous improvement.Your new role As the Project Manager, you will manage Operational Technology projects from initial scoping and planning through to delivery, handover and closure.
Working closely with internal teams, external service providers, project sponsors and governance committees, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget and in line with required quality and functional standards.Your key responsibilities will include:Defining project scope, pricing, schedules and delivery requirementsManaging project costs, risks, quality, timelines and stakeholdersCoordinating interdependent work across Operational Technology, Information Technology, SCADA and other business areasManaging service provider performance, contracts, claims and variationsReviewing financial, scheduling and project performance reportsEscalating project risks and delivery issues to sponsors and governance committeesSupporting project handovers to operational and maintenance teamsEnsuring control system projects meet compliance requirementsIdentifying and leading continuous improvement initiativesPromoting a strong and proactive safety culture across projectsWhat you'll need to succeed As a seasoned Project Manager,



you'll need to have well-developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Additionally, to succeed in this role, you will bring:Significant experience delivering industrial or construction projectsStrong experience in contract, change and claims managementDemonstrated experience managing service providers and their performanceKnowledge of Operational Technology, ideally within a process or automation environmentStrong project management capability across scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality and stakeholder managementConfidence in reading, interpreting and applying service provider or construction contractsA relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering or an equivalent disciplineA recognised project management certification such as PMP, AIPM or PRINCE2, along with experience using asset management systems such as Maximo or SAP, will be highly regarded.What you'll get in return Long term contract with high potential for extensionsFlexible hybrid work cultureManage important Operational Technology projectsWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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📌 Ot Project Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Hays
📍 Melbourne