Operations Project Manager

What are we offering you?

• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Paid Birthday Leave
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Who will you be working with?

Wabtec Digital Mine is setting a new global industry benchmark through the delivery of innovative and reliable technology solutions to the mining industry. We help miners improve efficiency and productivity while enabling safer mining practices, through a combination of advanced software, models, analytics and solutions such as Collision Avoidance System (CAS), Underground MWD & comms, Software and Analytics.

Learn more about our business here - Digital Mine

How will you make a difference?

Wabtec is seeking an experienced, highly organised, and results-driven Project Manager to lead and deliver a portfolio of strategic operational transition projects over a six-month engagement period. This role will be responsible for managing the planning, coordination, and execution of critical facility readiness, business relocation, and process improvement initiatives at the new Banyo facility in Brisbane, Queensland.

The successful candidate will possess strong project management expertise, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and a demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects within agreed timelines while minimising disruption to ongoing operations. A key focus of the role will be driving project outcomes, enhancing operational processes, and ensuring compliance with quality and ISO standards.

Where is the position located?

This is a full-time role based in Banyo, QLD

What will your typical day look like?

Project 1: Banyo Facility Readiness

• Lead all activities associated with preparing the Banyo facility for operational commencement.

• Coordinate resources, facility requirements, site layout planning, and project schedules to ensure readiness milestones are achieved.

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and business objectives.

• Engage stakeholders across multiple functions to ensure project deliverables are completed on time and within scope.

• Identify, monitor, and mitigate risks that may impact project delivery or operational continuity.

Project 2: Business Relocation

• Lead the relocation of relevant Wabtec business operations into the new Banyo facility.
• Develop comprehensive relocation plans that ensure business continuity and minimise operational disruption.

• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers, contractors, and service providers to execute relocation activities safely and efficiently.

• Manage project timelines, dependencies, milestones, and resource requirements throughout the relocation process.

• Oversee project completion, commissioning activities, and formal handover to operational teams.

Project Governance & Reporting

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules using Gantt charts and other appropriate project management tools.

• Provide regular project status updates, including weekly progress reports to senior leadership.

• Manage project scope, risks, issues, and change requests through established governance processes.

• Ensure effective communication and accountability across all project workstreams.

• Deliver projects in accordance with agreed objectives, budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Review, update, and standardise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the Banyo operation.

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, consistency, and process effectiveness.

• Ensure all SOPs and operational practices comply with applicable quality management systems and ISO standards.

• Work closely with operational, safety, and quality teams to implement sustainable and scalable business processes.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and embed best-practice operational disciplines throughout the organisation.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with site leadership, operational teams, suppliers, contractors, and key business stakeholders.

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment of priorities, deliverables, and project objectives.

• Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication, regular updates, and proactive engagement.

• Escalate critical risks, issues, and decisions in a timely and professional manner.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and outcome-focused project execution.

What do we want to know about you?

• Essential
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex operational, facility relocation, or business transition projects.
  • Proven ability to deliver multiple concurrent projects within challenging timelines.
  • Strong project planning and scheduling capabilities, including experience with Gantt chart development and project tracking tools.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
  • Experience in risk management, project governance, and change management.
  • Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Desirable
  • Experience within manufacturing, mining, industrial, engineering, or operational environments.
  • Formal project management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2, Diploma of Project Management, or equivalent).
  • Experience implementing or maintaining ISO-compliant management systems.
  • Knowledge of operational process design, continuous improvement, or Lean methodologies.

• Key Competencies
  • Project Planning and Execution
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Change Management
  • Risk Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Leadership and Influence
  • Organisational Effectiveness
  • Communication and Reporting
  • Results Orientation

Applicants must have current working rights in Australia. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates will be required to complete background and criminal history check.

We thank all applicants for their interest; each application will receive a response.

We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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