Program Development Manager
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
- Salary starting at $% Superannuation
- Free gym membership onsite physio
- Ongoing Full time position
Evoenergy is seeking an experienced leader to join our Works Enablement Team as a Program Development this role youll lead the development of major electrical infrastructure projects - taking distribution and transmission substations underground and overhead lines renewable energy connections from concept stage through to ready for construction manage a high-performing team and drive consistent high-quality project outcomes across our energy network.
This role will be instrumental in driving strategic projects that support and accelerate our electrification journey.
Key responsibilities:
- Drive Project Development Excellence: Establish and maintain consistent project development practices processes and templates to ensure efficient high-quality outcomes across the full project lifecycle.
- Provide Strategic Leadership: Manage a multidisciplinary team of project professionals offering coaching and capability development while driving performance across multiple programs from concept to execution.
- Collaborate for Success: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners to manage risk optimise delivery models and ensure technical environmental commercial and stakeholder requirements are met.
- Champion Governance & Continuous Improvement: Lead compliance with safety environmental and quality standards; monitor performance; and drive continuous improvement through data analysis post-project reviews and alignment with Evoenergys cultural and operational frameworks.
Please see the attached position descriptions to view the full list of responsibilities for these roles.
Our ideal candidate:
- Tertiary qualifications in electrical engineering or related discipline supported by significant years diverse experience relevant to project development and design in the energy utility industry
- Proven high level business and commercial acumen to connect development activities and planning to financial outcomes.
- Excellent understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework in which utility businesses operate including relevant industry regulations and underpinning commercial models.
- Strong understanding and experience with the delivery of strategic initiatives and projects across the project lifecycle for large infrastructure projects in the utilities industry including design delivery operation and maintenance preferably in electricity distribution.
- Demonstrated experience in leading managing and influencing a technical workforce with extensive experience developing and managing a portfolio of major projects.
- You take active steps to ensure the safety of your colleagues and our community championing a safe inclusive and respectful environment.
About Evoenergy
We own maintain and operate the electricity distribution network in the ACT and the gas network in the ACT and parts of NSW. We supply safe reliable and cost-effective electricity to over 200000 residential and business electricity customers and over 140000 gas customers.
At Evoenergy were focused on safety reliability innovation and sustainability. We boast a positive safety culture that encourages and inspires because the work we do matters to thousands of Canberrans.
Were an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diverse inclusive and respective culture where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills experiences perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications regardless of gender age ethnicity sexual orientation disability.
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Apply now
Apply through our Recruitment Portal by submitting your resume and a cover letter that clearly outlines the key skills knowledge and experience you can bring to the role. You should also address the Ideal Candidate criteria above.
To learn more about the role or for guidance with the application process contact Lucy Bate at .
Applications close: 14/11/2025
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
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