Associate Director

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

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Job Description

Join a forward-thinking organisation driving digital transformation across infrastructure projects in Australia and New Zealand. Our Digital and Data team is at the forefront of innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions that shape the future of infrastructure delivery. Based in Adelaide, this full-time role offers the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, foster client confidence, and grow a high-performing team committed to excellence.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead and expand our Infrastructure Digital team in Adelaide. This pivotal role will see you:

• Drive digital solutions for major infrastructure programs, with a focus on client engagement and delivery excellence.
• Lead bid management and bid writing activities, securing new opportunities and partnerships.
• Oversee critical client deliveries, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and digital best practices.
• Develop and implement robust PMO and project controls systems to support data-driven decision-making.
• Mentor and grow a multidisciplinary team, fostering capability in digital infrastructure delivery.

Qualifications

Due to the nature of the client you must be able to achieve a Baseline clearance (Australian citizen).

We're looking for a dynamic leader with a strong consulting background and deep technical expertise. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven experience implementing data reporting and dashboarding solutions.
• Expertise in Agile delivery methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of data architecture, particularly within the Microsoft Azure data stack.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and/or Python.
• Exceptional experience in Project Controls and PMO systems.
• Experience with testing methodologies including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Familiarity with data science techniques and best practices.
• Understanding of data modelling, including Kimball methodology.
• Ability to translate Azure data solution designs into actionable implementations.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams and Government Digital Service (GDS) standards.
• Exposure to Digital Twin and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Collaborative mindset with attention to detail.

Technical Proficiency:

• Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau – advanced).
• Programming (Python, R, MS Visual Studio – intermediate).
• MS365 Power Platform (Apps, Automate – intermediate).
• Database platforms including Microsoft SQL, SSMS, Azure Synapse, Databricks.
• Familiarity with PMO and contract management systems such as EcoSys, Planview, Oracle Aconex, and Unifier.

This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a strong network across ANZ Infrastructure and a passion for digital innovation. You'll be embedded with the client in Adelaide, playing a key role in building trust and delivering impactful solutions. If you're ready to lead transformative digital initiatives and grow a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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