Program Manager - Airfield Capital Projects

Deliver Major Airfield Capital Projects at Melbourne Airport.

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Program Manager – Airfield Capital Projects to join our Planning, Infrastructure & Environment team at Melbourne Airport.

This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of capital works across one of Australia’s most complex and operationally active infrastructure environments. From airfield pavement to infrastructure upgrades, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of Melbourne Airport while delivering projects that will enable the biggest transformation Melbourne Airport has seen in decades.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of airfield pavement and infrastructure projects ranging from $1m to $20m+, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality.

Key responsibilities

The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead thedesign and delivery of airfield capital projectsacross including but not limited to; Runway and taxiway pavements, airfield lighting, structure, and civil works.
• Managemulti-disciplinary internal and external project teams, including consultants and contractors, ensuring projects meet safety, schedule, cost and quality objectives.
• Drivestrong design management practices, ensuring project briefs are clearly defined, stakeholder requirements are met, and customer experience considerations are embedded in passenger-facing environments.
• Overseeprocurement strategies, cost planning and financial managementto ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets and commercial frameworks.
• Lead theend-to-end project lifecycle, including project scoping, business case development, design management, procurement, construction delivery and project handover.
• Maintain strong engagement with internal stakeholders across aviation operations, property, retail, finance, ICT, safety and infrastructure teams.
• Ensure all projects adhere toAPAC governance, reporting requirements and safety standards, with a strong focus on the Target Zero safety philosophy.

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications inengineering, construction, project management, planning or a related built environment discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 8–10+ years’ experience delivering capital projectswithin complex operational environments such as airports, infrastructure, utilities or large public precincts.
• Demonstrated experience deliveringend-to-end project lifecycle management, including design development, procurement and construction delivery.
• Strongcommercial acumen, including cost planning, contract negotiation and procurement strategy.
• Proven ability tolead multi-disciplinary teams and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence internal and external partners in fast-paced operational environments. Including working around, and managing stakeholders who manage round the clock operational needs of the business.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear business outcomes, and reach agreement with affected stakeholders to allow projects to progress.

Benefits

• Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel
• Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
• Hybrid flexible working arrangements
• Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
• Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
• Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
• Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term career and professional development opportunities
• Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities
• Signature Experiences including an airfield family day
• Access to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus)

APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive and creative.

APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together.

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