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Program Manager

Melbourne, VIC

Posted

Full Time

180k/year - 230k/year

Step into a key leadership role driving the delivery of major power infrastructure programs across Victoria. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex, high-value projects while influencing safety, performance, and delivery outcomes within a growing and well-supported business.

About the Company
This organisation is a leading provider of essential network services across power, gas, water, renewables, transport, and telecommunications. Known for its technology-agnostic and outcome-focused approach, it delivers end-to-end solutions spanning design, construction, and maintenance of critical infrastructure. With a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and workforce capability, the business continues to expand its presence across major utility and asset owner projects nationally.

Requirements
• 10+ years’ experience in power infrastructure or utilities project delivery
• Strong background in overhead and/or underground lines construction
• Proven leadership managing project managers, engineers, and field teams
• Experience delivering projects within structured PM frameworks
• Solid understanding of power distribution networks and compliance standards

What’s on Offer
• Lead major power programs with full lifecycle ownership
• Influence safety, performance, and operational outcomes
• Work on high-value, complex infrastructure projects
• Career progression within a growing national business
• Supportive leadership environment with strong delivery capability

Ritu Shripad

0468 175 360

ritu.shripad@people8.com.au

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