Associate Director - Project & Program Management

About us:

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, the owner of Britain’s railway, one of the largest rail operations in the world.

NRC has been active in the Australian, the Middle East and North American markets since 2013.  We have built a reputation for the successful delivery of consultancy assignments across both government, and private sectors, including passenger and freight owners and operators.  Our ambition is to always achieve consistently excellent levels of client satisfaction.

Our advice covers the full range of the project life cycle, from concept, project development and delivery through to operations and maintenance.

In Australia, Network Rail Consulting has a growing team of rail industry specialists permanently based in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Whilst our unique selling point is access to Network Rail’s expertise in the UK, we are committed to developing our local workforce through a structured training and development program using Network Rail’s award-winning training capability. This approach ensures that NRC continues to provide our clients with leading edge technical and management advice delivered by a blend of local and British experts.

Our work is driven by our values: passion, agility, collaboration, impartiality.

We offer our people great benefits such as:

• Competitive market rate salaries
• A performance-related pay incentive scheme
• Life Insurance and Total Permanent Disability cover
• Generous annual leave entitlement (25 days per annum)
• Novated car leasing arrangements
• Genuine career development prospects, including the potential to work interstate and overseas
• Further training, learning and development opportunities
• Access to Employee Discount Program via Reward Gateway

NRC supports flexible working practices, and we understand that life balance is an important part of our employees' lives. We offer a wide range of flexible work/life balance options such as hybrid (home/office) working, flexible working hours where appropriate and generous leave entitlements.

About the opportunity:

Building on our continued success and growth, we are currently hiring for an experienced professional to join our team as an Associate Director – Project & Program Management (P&PM) based in Brisbane.

This is a key role which will lead the overall project management for rail projects, ensuring the QLD team work in a coordinated way to achieve successful project outcomes and high level of customers satisfaction. As a subject matter expert, you will collaborate with the NRC leadership team to drive and provide project management expertise for the development of future projects and deliver outcomes consistent with the overall NRC project management methodology.

What you will be involved in:

• Co-ordinates the QLD project team and works to provide strategic leadership and guidance as part of the QLD leadership team.
• Lead the project management for the overarching P&PM function and ensures this is consistent with the requirements of the different projects.
• Works with the Project Director to deliver timely and accurate reporting of project health to the customer.
• Works with Project Director to ensure updates to the Project Management and Quality Plan are completed in line with the current program strategy.
• Ensures strategic decisions from the customer are translated into the relevant project delivery strategy.
• Ensure our approach to project management is always ‘best for customer”.

Experience & Qualifications:

Essential:

• Significant project management experience with a demonstrated track record of delivering small to medium sized rail projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing risks across projects and programs including knowledge of risk management concepts and tools.
• Sound understanding of major rail infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of the project lifecycle and project management concepts.
• Understanding of the program principles and objectives.
• Proficient in building positive relationships with senior stakeholders and technical subject matter experts.

Desirable:

• Prior experience in the delivery of change and compliance projects.
• Proficiency in a project schedule management tool – such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (in a relevant field).

Pre-employment checks:

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include a national criminal history check and reference checks.

Sound interesting?

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages).

NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!