Program Manager, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

**What you will be doing**:

- Leading a project team and managing allocated resources, while providing independent advice to Government agencies for the initiation of whole-of-Government programs for the delivery of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
- Acting as project owner during the planning and construction phases of EV charging infrastructure developments and leading multi-disciplinary project groups responsible for the delivery of projects and programs.
- Managing the initiation, planning, and delivery of EV charging infrastructure in special purpose Government assets other than normal office and residential accommodation.
- Providing strategic direction on the procurement and ongoing management of EV charging infrastructure.
- Providing expert advice to the department's executive in relation to the EV charging infrastructure projects and program.
- Providing key financial functions and advice for QGAO EV charging infrastructure projects and programs including setting budgets; providing financial submissions and approvals; forecasting and monitoring of cashflows and progress claims; approving invoices within delegations; and financial reporting.
- Developing, implementing and reviewing EV guidelines, business rules, strategies and procedures for the cost-effective procurement and delivery of EV charging infrastructure.
- Developing, implementing and reviewing works programs to enhance the effectiveness of the Department's office property portfolio.
- Conducting feasibility studies and developing business cases to ensure the operating and business viability of special projects, as well as determine the user requirements for proposed developments.
- Establishing best practice for the design, development and procurement of environmentally sustainable EV infrastructure in government assets.
- Consulting and coordinating with other government agencies, local governments, industry representatives, other stakeholders and the community to develop networks and ensure that project outcomes are met.
- Representing the Department at senior level intra
- and inter-departmental meetings and at external forums.
- Preparing written correspondence, executive submissions and briefing notes.

**What we are looking for**:

- You see and act on opportunities for synergy and integration across the organisation and sector and work effectively with other parts of the organisation and sector to deliver results.
- You implement systems and processes to ensure ongoing delivery and organise various resources (people, funding, material, support) to achieve results while measuring and monitoring the performance of the area.
- You navigate complex and ambiguous environments, in the absence of complete information and understand 'hot button' areas of political sensitivity and risk using judgement when deciding how to proceed.
- You exercise sound business acumen in corporate governance areas, such as financial, contract, and project management and use analysis, experience and judgement to make informed decisions.
- You build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders by communicating in a way that is appropriate for the situation, promoting trust, respect and integrity.
- You manage conflict and negotiate outcomes without compromising relationships, managing challenging stakeholders with diplomacy and tact.
- Demonstrated program management experience in complex and diverse organisations.
- Proven experience, interest or passion for electric vehicle technology and/or environmentally sustainable buildings.

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