Senior Program Planning & Scheduling Manager
Senior Program Planning & Scheduling Manager
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Job Description
Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (CRRDA)Your chance to work with the best!
Cross River Rail will transform the way we travel to from and through Brisbane in the future. It will be a catalyst for 10 years of wider rail transformation across the whole of South East Queensland and it is already playing a key role in how we prepare for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Cross River Rail is a new 10.2km rail line including 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD. It includes the delivery of four new underground stations two new above-ground stations accessibility rebuilds for six stations the construction of three new stations on the Gold Coast and the introduction of a new world-class ETCS signalling system.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work on one of Australias largest infrastructure projects and to be a part of something that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
About the Role
As Senior Program Planning and Scheduling Manager you will lead the strategic planning and scheduling function for the entire Cross River Rail program. Reporting to the Director Program Controls this role has direct oversight of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) ensuring alignment across all major contract packages including TSD RIS ETCS NGCS and associated TMR and Queensland Rail schedules.
You will oversee scheduling governance ensure best-practice methodologies are consistently applied and manage coordination across delivery partners. The role is critical in driving timely decision-making monitoring risk and ensuring program-wide schedule performance.
Leading a team of planning professionals you will also provide regular advice and high-level reporting to executive leadership identifying potential impacts to project milestones critical path changes and opportunities for improvement.
Working from our corporate offices in the heart of Brisbanes CBD this opportunity is offered as a two year fixed term contract with possible extensions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning and scheduling function across the CRR program.
- Manage and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
- Develop and oversee the adoption of best practice schedule governance standards and methodologies.
- Provide strategic scheduling advice to executive leadership.
- Monitor and assess contractor schedules and align them against the IMS and project milestones.
- Oversee schedule change management risk analysis and reporting.
- Ensure continuous improvement of scheduling manuals and processes.
- Support decision-making through business intelligence and reporting tools.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of planning and scheduling staff.
About You:
- Extensive experience in strategic program planning and scheduling with experience on major projects.
- Demonstrated expertise in application of scheduling methodologies analytical techniques and governance frameworks.
- Demonstrated abilities in Integrated Master Schedule management for complex multi-stakeholder programs.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills public and private sector delivery partners up to executive level.
- Strong leadership and team building skills.
- Strong analytical writing and reporting skills with ability to synthesise complex information into actionable insights.
- Knowledge of rail infrastructure systems including track construction stations signalling electrification and civil works desirable.
Why work with CRRDA
On Cross River Rail you will not only work with the best but become your best. And as we enter a new phase of delivery our project offers a rare career opportunity for top tier professionals to have played their part on something that is genuinely city shaping and transformative.
Our people are supported with flexible work options career development through the Australian Institute of Management salary packaging and access to world class employee assistance provider Telus Health.
At Cross River Rail we are an equal opportunity employer and strive to build balanced teams from all walks of life.
How To Apply
Please submit your Resume by clicking on the apply link before the closing date of 8th June 2025.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all Cross River Rail Delivery Authority vacancies.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
