Engineering Projects Management Office (PMO) Manager
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23 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you a seasoned Project Manager or Project Engineer ready to shape and lead a national PMO function We are now seeking an Engineering Projects Management Office (PMO) Manager and hands-on leader to build and drive continuous improvement across our engineering and infrastructure project delivery.
With a national accountability this role can be based in Sydney Brisbane or Melbourne.
Reporting directly to the Head of Engineering this newly created role will establish and lead the Engineering and Projects Management Office. You will be responsible for developing frameworks uplifting capability and driving governance and performance across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.
Direct Reports:
- Engineering Administrator
- Reporting & Data Analyst Lead
- Project Controls Lead
Responsibilities & Requirements
- Lead capital planning and PMO governance for projects up to $100M.
- Develop and implement national systems processes and performance tracking tools.
- Re-establish and own the Project Management Framework tools and templates.
- Standardise project management practices across Engineering.
- Drive capability uplift through coaching training and change management.
- Build and lead a high-performing team of Project Managers to drive engineering project success.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure strategic alignment and resource optimisation.
- Own portfolio health and provide direction on project performance issues.
- Partner with Senior Program Managers to deliver business outcomes.
- Create and maintain cost and schedule databases.
- Deliver infrastructure projects (e.g. tanks pumps piping) with strong data integration.
Qualifications :
About you
- 810 years experience in project management or engineering delivery.
- Strong background in infrastructure (civil modular above/below ground).
- Proven ability to build and lead a PMO from the ground up (desirable)
- Systems thinker with practical in-field experience.
- Passion for engineering and continuous improvement.
- Ability to create tools models and frameworks that drive performance.
- Experience with ageing assets civil works and complex ground conditions.
- Pragmatic mindset with a doer attitude not just advisory.
Why Join Us
This is a rare opportunity to shape a national PMO function from scratch. You will build the guardrails for project excellence uplift engineering capability and deliver real impact across the supply chain.
Additional Information :
About Viva Energy
Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people trust in their positive intentions and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion because thats how we get the best outcomes.
Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past five years highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever-changing face of Australia.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.
At Viva Energy Australia we believe flexibility is the new normal. We are open to flexibility options including hybrid part-time job-share and flexibility in start and finish times. We are happy to explore what this could look like for you during the recruitment process.
Please note: This role is being sourced through VIVA Energy Australia therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.
Only applications from candidates who hold full working rights for permanent employment in Australia will be considered.
Applications close Monday 10 November 2025
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- PMBOK
- PPM Tools
- Waterfall
- Project Server
- Project Management
- Sharepoint
- Microsoft Project
- Project Management Lifecycle
- SDLC
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