Director Divisional Project Delivery

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Senior Executive

Job location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

Job reference number: 101370

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: An attractive remuneration package

Join our new Portfolio Management Office & Enablement (PMO&E) branch, accountable for managing the lifecycle of Finance Technology and Commercial (FTC) divisions portfolio of projects, delivering a pathway for end-to-end execution, and for providing enabling services to the division to ensure efficient and effective operations.

This is your opportunity to shape and lead the delivery of the division's projects and programs

In this role, you'll:

• Be accountable for developing, managing and delivering projects and programs of work across the Division, primarily focusing on information technology projects, in accordance with relevant project lifecycle and frameworks.
• Manage the development of project scopes, business cases, project submissions, communications and reporting, project scheduling, forecasting and resourcing, so projects are safely delivered on time, on budget, to specified scope, outcomes and deliverables.
• Manage stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to ensure stakeholders are engaged throughout the lifecycle, and deliverables are met.
• Embed a culture of collaboration in alignment with Divisional objectives and build and lead a team of high performing, agile project professionals, well able to operate successfully in a matrix structure.

This is a 24 month temporary Transport Senior Service Executive (1B). For more information about this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About You

• You're an inspiring leader with extensive experience in project delivery and project controls and have a proven record delivering results in complex, fast paced environments.
• You will have demonstrated experience of successfully leading teams through change, fostering collaboration and driving strategic outcomes.
• You will have a delivery focus with the ability to take accountability.
• You have strong experience in project cost, scheduling, resourcing and risk.
• You are an influencer and thought leader in delivering advice within an organisation.
• You will understand the balance of addressing customer requirements whilst adhering to other regulatory, policy, government and operational conditions.
• You have the ability to articulate complex concepts and put forward compelling arguments and rationales to all levels and types of audiences.
• You are experienced in building, developing and leading high performing technical teams.

Who we are

At Transport, we're passionate about making NSW a better place to live, work and visit. Our vision is to give everyone the freedom to choose how and when they get around, no matter where they live. Right now, we're delivering a $63bn program within the next 4 years – the largest Australia has ever seen – to keep people and goods moving, connect communities and shape the future of our cities, centres and regions. At Transport, we're also committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce, which reflects the community and the customers we serve.

Our organisation – Transport for NSW – is comprised of numerous integrated divisions that focus on achieving community outcomes for the greater good and on putting our customers at the centre and our people at the heart of everything we do.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team's home base location with remote days.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now

Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 31st August 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact EFFIE..NSW.GOV.AU.

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