Leading Capital Projects and Programs Manager

We are currently seeking a seasoned and proactive Program Director to lead our Aviation team.

The purpose of this role is to provide end-to-end development and delivery leadership by identifying the right capital projects, strong design management, commercial rigor with smart procurement, cost control, and project delivery.

Explore how we are shaping the future of aviation as we propel Melbourne Airport towards becoming Australia's favorite airport destination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage respective airfield program managers in delivering capital projects within accountable programs.
• Ensure compliance with APAM reporting and governance requirements.
• Support the Head of Airport Development in delivering the capital plan and engaging with stakeholder groups – internal and external.
• Drive program teams with focus on key areas of capital plan development, design management, procurement, cost control, and delivery management.

Capital Plan Development:

• Work across respective business units to develop a rolling capital program of works to support both short-term and long-term goals.
• Engage with business units to identify and outline scope, timing, cost, and business benefits of proposed projects.
• Engage with other program teams to ensure high-level coordination of respective programs.
• Work with project management offices to ensure capital plan updates are completed to meet business requirements.
• Develop an approvals pipeline that sets out relevant approvals milestones to meet capital plan timelines.
• Ensure business cases and investment committee submissions are of an acceptable standard and clearly outline business benefits, commercial agreements, and schedules.

Design Management:

• Ensure project briefs are developed and agreed with stakeholders to enable design activities to commence.
• Ensure selection of consultants is appropriate and balanced across consultant panels and other programs.
• Ensure program teams drive proactive management of the design team to ensure APAM requirements are met.
• Review designs to ensure they have a strong focus on customer experience in all passenger-facing designs.
• Ensure design milestones are being met to support on-time delivery of plans.
• Ensure where possible design thinking incorporates off-site manufacture and other innovations that can provide benefits.
• Lead and support program managers in active management of stakeholders – internal and external.

Procurement, Cost Control, and Management:

• Ensure the right program and project budgets are developed and updated through the program/project lifecycle.
• Ensure programs are delivered within approved funding limits and coordinate any additional or further funding requirements.
• Ensure the right procurement approach is selected for respective programs/projects and drive value through the procurement process with appropriate risk allocation and commercial terms.
• Ensure a proactive approach to cost control and management across programs and respective projects.

Delivery Management:

• Ensure safety is always front of mind across respective programs both internally and with external consultants and contractors – Target Zero.
• Ensure program teams focus on delivery to agreed project milestones.
• Ensure quality of products is embedded throughout project teams and drive delivery of high-quality products.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in related disciplines, construction, engineering, or equivalent relevant tertiary qualifications; and/or substantial experience within this field minimum 15 years.
• Extensive end-to-end experience in leading built environment capital projects in complex operational environments.
• Aviation and airfield projects management and leadership essential.
• Experience in leading multiple concurrent projects to meet agreed timelines.
• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary design teams through the project lifecycle.
• Strong financial management and commercial acumen.
• Experience in construction procurement methodologies and strong interpersonal and relationship skills to communicate at all levels internally and externally.

Benefits:

• Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art fitness club & wellness hub.
• Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for business and personal use.
• Hybrid flexible working arrangements.
• Airport holiday, an additional day of leave.
• Wellness day, a further additional day of leave.
• Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning.
• Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Long-term career and professional development opportunities.
• Active social culture and participation in social impact days and activities.
• Signature experiences including an airfield family day.
• Access to an employee benefits scheme including corporate rates and airport retailer discounts.