Project Director leading APAC's largest project for Synchronous Condensers in grid stability. Overseeing project execution, team leadership, and financial performance in energy sector.
Responsibilities
Provide clear direction and leadership to multiple project managers and site-based project teams to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across the NSW project locations.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and performance excellence across all project activities.
Lead and mentor project and site managers to drive alignment, efficiency, and effective decision-making.
Oversee the planning and execution of delivery, installation, and commissioning activities across all sites.
Ensure coordination between the UK manufacturing facility and Australian engineering and execution teams to align production, logistics, and installation schedules.
Manage and monitor progress against project baselines, proactively addressing risks, issues, and opportunities.
Drive adherence to GE Vernova, customer and regulatory governance, reporting, and performance management frameworks.
Coordinate internal engineering, procurement, and execution resources to meet project demands and milestones.
Engage and manage third-party contractors, suppliers, and technical specialists to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
Maintain effective communication channels between the UK, Australia, and other regional stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of activities.
Take direct accountability for achieving all project safety and quality objectives.
Ensure strict compliance with NSW regulations, corporate standards, and client requirements.
Champion a culture of “Zero Harm” and continuous improvement across all delivery activities.
Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost control processes to deliver within approved financial parameters.
Support commercial negotiations, contract management, and claims resolution where required.
Provide regular and transparent reporting to executive leadership on progress, performance, and key risks.
Requirements
10+ years’ experience in project leadership roles within large-scale infrastructure, energy, industrial, or manufacturing sectors.
Proven capability managing multi-site projects with complex logistics and international supply interfaces.
Strong technical understanding of installation and commissioning processes for large-scale engineered equipment.
Demonstrated experience leading diverse, cross-functional teams across geographies and disciplines.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively at executive and site levels.
Robust commercial and financial management acumen.
Degree qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
Professional accreditation (e.g., CPEng, PMP, AIPM) desirable.
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