Flexible work arrangements available working two days in-office and three days from home.
- Permanent Full Time role
- Parramatta based location – flexible work arrangements available
- Lead and manage a program of strategic initiatives
At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities.
About us
We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.
About the role
Reporting to the Infrastructure Portfolio Governance Manager, the Infrastructure Portfolio Manager, Strategic Initiatives will lead and manage key Infrastructure Portfolio-Investment Management Office (IP-IMO) strategic initiatives and help plan, design, implement and monitor change and business improvement projects to support the delivery of a $1.5b p.a. infrastructure portfolio.
This is a broad, outward looking role and will require you to work closely with the IP-IMO team and across our extensive and varied group of stakeholders who interact, rely on, and collaborate with the IP-IMO.
This will be an opportunity to apply your excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to drive changes in the business to fix problems, remove bottlenecks and introduce new and more efficient ways of working. You will need to be flexible, open and proactive as well as resilient to maintain momentum and focus on these important initiatives.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement a program of strategic initiatives, including change management and transformation projects, associated with the IP-IMO build/implementation, IPART regulatory submission and Asset Management Service Excellence Program.
- Identify and assess business problem statements, build requirements and processes, enable resourcing, document management plans, work with cross-functional stakeholders (including leadership), identify dependencies, reduce risks, manage issues, and drive initiative progress on a weekly basis.
- Supports the Infrastructure Portfolio by developing the right processes in the context of current business objectives and operating environment, to ensure successful portfolio management, business case development, program delivery, control, and performance – realising strategic SW business outcomes.
About you
- Relevant degree qualifications in a relevant discipline e.g., Engineering, Business or Finance.
- Strong experience in the development and management of similar infrastructure portfolios to evidence prudent investment decision making and realisation of benefits.
- Demonstrated track record in change management, transformation, or strategic initiatives development and implementation.
- Strong experience in business or portfolio analysis to identify trends and issues for remediation.
- Strong experience in resolving issues in a complex business environment involving multiple stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of Asset Management processes and best practice.
Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.
Closing date: Sunday, 12 March 2023
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact recruitment@sydneywater.com.au
Sydney Water welcomes you to apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. The successful completion of a Criminal History Check and Medical Assessment form part of the application process.
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We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, sex or culture. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.
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