Program Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.
Program Manager - Permanent - South Metro Depot
Lead the delivery of critical energy infrastructure that powers Western Australia.
As Program Manager, you will provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and data-driven solutions to deliver a diverse portfolio of electrical infrastructure projects spanning varying levels of complexity, risk, scale, and volume. Accountable for portfolio performance and delivery outcomes, you will oversee program planning, governance, resourcing, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with business objectives.
Leveraging strong analytical capabilities, you will interpret portfolio and performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, translating insights into actionable strategies that optimise delivery, improve efficiency, and enhance customer outcomes. As a senior leader and trusted advisor, you will build and maintain influential relationships while representing Western Power in key engagements with industry partners, contractors, government agencies, and senior stakeholders.
This role is based at our new state-of-the-art South Metro Depot in Forrestdale, with regular travel to other Western Power offices and local project sites.
Your Role in Action
Plan for program success through the delivery of the overall program and its activities in accordance withbusiness requirements and the strategic goals of the organisation.
Develop and implement long-term goals and objectivesto achieve the successful outcome of the assigned program.
Develop strategic objectivesand project scope, establishproject teams and governance structures, establishbudget and resources and project manage from inceptionto approval.
Lead, coordinateand manage Western Power infrastructure projects to conclusion on time, within budget and in line with quality standards.
Ensure that program activities operatein line with internal policies, frameworksand procedures.
Ensure that program activities comply withall relevant legislation and professional standards.
Determine business information requirements and manage internal relationships to provide the necessary project support.
Deliver infrastructure projects which achieve positive revenue and are also aligned with the strategic direction set by the Western Power Board.
What Makes You a Great Fit
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering (preferred), Business Management, Economics, Project Management or Finance.
A seasoned professional with broad and or deep range of knowledge and expertise gained through comprehensive experience i.e. 10+ years in senior programme/project management roles.
Significant experienced in managing large scale complex projects or programs of concurrent projects with multiple workstream’s.
Experienced in managing major customer accounts where reputational impact is significant.
Experienced in complex commercial and tender negotiations of significant value (value $50 + million plus contracts).
Comprehensive negotiation and relationship skills and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation including C Suite.
Ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve win-win outcomes.
Ability to lead and influence project stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.
By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefitfrom a range of perksand opportunities, including:
Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
Flexible work arrangements to support working hours and working from home arrangements.
The opportunity to purchaseup to four weeks of additionalleave per year.
Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
An innovative team culture that’senabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
In addition to standard leave, enjoy threewellness leave days each year.
Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perthofficeand South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.
22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.
Applicationsclose on 9 October 2026
We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180 -endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
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