Water Infrastructure Project Leader

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeProgram Full time $150,000 - $200,000
Job Title

A Program Manager position is available in the Water Infrastructure sector.

About the Role

The successful candidate will lead key programs for Melbourne's premier water authorities, building strategic relationships while ensuring exceptional project delivery. As the primary interface between Jacobs and our water authority clients, you will drive both service excellence and business growth.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive Strategic Client Relationships - Cultivate connections at senior levels within water authorities, identify growth opportunities, and translate client needs into actionable strategies.
  • Lead Program Delivery Excellence - Oversee project performance, ensure adherence to schedule and budget requirements, and maintain the highest standards of delivery across our portfolio.
  • Build High-Performing Teams - Develop and mentor team members, promote collaboration between core and specialist resources, and create succession pathways that strengthen our capabilities.
  • Ensure Partnership Governance - Work with our Executive Leadership Team to maintain strong governance frameworks that support sustainable client relationships.
Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

  • 12+ years of experience in water infrastructure engineering consultancy with a strong track record working with water authorities.
  • Proven success managing complex water infrastructure projects and programs.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience mentoring and developing engineering professionals.
  • Established connections within Australia's water sector, particularly with metropolitan authorities.
  • Deep understanding of the local water infrastructure landscape and regulatory environment.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills with ability to engage effectively at all levels.
  • Strategic mindset with ability to identify and pursue growth opportunities.
Benefits

This role offers a chance to make a lasting impact on Victoria's critical water infrastructure while advancing your career with a global leader in engineering excellence. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery.

We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Additional Information

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.

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