Senior Project Manager

About the role
Position: Senior Project Manager - Wind
Location: Adelaide or Red Hill region, South Australia
Term: Three-year Fixed Term Contract
AGL is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Project Manager to deliver our landmark $1.5 billion greenfield wind energy project. This three-year fixed term role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of renewable energy in Australia. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of project execution, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder and community engagement.
Key Purpose of the Role
The Senior Project Manager will support the development and management of wind projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Responsibilities include contract management, stakeholder coordination, compliance with industry standards, and project execution. The role also involves safety leadership, risk mitigation, interface management, contractor oversight, and ensuring quality standards are met.
At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
Flexible working options including hybrid work.Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location. Key Accountabilities
Run the delivery of a $1.5 billion greenfield wind project shaping Australia's renewable future.Responsible for safety excellence and foster a collaborative, high-performing project culture.Oversee end-to-end project management-design, construction, commissioning, and stakeholder engagement.Drive commercial success through robust contract management, budgeting, and risk mitigation.Build lasting relationships with communities, landowners and other key stakeholders, securing AGL's position in clean energy.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Skills
Demonstrated a high standard of safety performance.Strong project management skills with experience in best practice methodologies.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with superior influencing capabilities.Extensive risk management and contract negotiation experience.Problem-solving and decision-making.
Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in either engineering, project management or similar disciplines.
Experience
Experience delivering complex projects in the renewable energy sector (preferably wind).Having managed large-scale energy projects, including EPC contract model construction.Excellent assurance capabilities ensuring adherence to project management frameworks.Experience managing construction contractors and industrialised workforces.Ability to manage diverse stakeholders including regulators and government agencies.Accountability for delivering projects exceeding $500 million.Experience in stakeholder and community engagement, particularly with landholders and EPC contractors.If this sounds like your next career move, go ahead and apply to #electrifyyourfuture
Join the change. Electrify your future
We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now, we're moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy-and we'd like you to join us.
Whether you're on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you'll find opportunities to grow your career here. You'll work with a team that's passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning.
Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we'll back you every step of the way as you build your career.
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Inclusion at AGL
At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse peoples, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
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Location
Adelaide SA 5000
Job Family Group
Project Management - Group