Project Manager Interface

The Opportunity

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 150 years.

We are seeking an experienced Project Interface Manager to join our team at Veolia, ensuring successful delivery of complex projects through effective stakeholder management and operational coordination.

This is an exciting opportunity, one where you can make it your own and put your stamp on it!
 

What's on offer

• A great team-working environment
• Competitive salary
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable employment with a reputable organisation
• Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community

What you'll be responsible for

Interface Management:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive interface management plans for Categories 1, 2 & 3 programs
• Establish and implement protocols for managing operational impacts
• Create and manage robust RFI systems prioritizing operational continuity
• Monitor and control interface points between different project components

Operational Coordination:

• Lead and facilitate regular coordination meetings between program teams and O&M BAU plant management
• Ensure operational requirements are fully integrated into project planning phases
• Coordinate cross-program activities to minimize operational disruptions
• Develop contingency plans for critical operational interfaces

Stakeholder Management:

• Facilitate direct engagement between program teams and O&M operational stakeholders
• Coordinate comprehensive operational impact assessments across all program categories
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with WWL asset management and operational teams
• Ensure effective communication channels between all project participants

Project Integration:

• Review and assess contractor plans with specific focus on operational interfaces
• Oversee site induction processes, ensuring operational awareness and requirements are met
• Coordinate cross-program activities to optimize efficiency and minimize impacts
• Integrate project schedules with operational maintenance requirements

Quality and Safety:

• Oversee integration of operational safety requirements across all programs
• Review and approve ITPs with emphasis on operational acceptance criteria
• Coordinate incident management between projects and operations
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations

Commissioning and Handover:

• Develop and implement integrated commissioning strategies across program categories
• Ensure operational readiness for new systems and modifications
• Coordinate seamless transition from project delivery to operational phase
• Oversee documentation and training requirements for operational staff

What you'll need to be successful

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 10+ years' experience in large-scale infrastructure/utility projects
• 5+ years' direct interface management experience
• Strong background in water/wastewater industr

KEY SKILLS:

• Advanced project management and coordination abilities
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills
• Strong technical knowledge of construction and commissioning processes
• Excellent communication and problem-solving capabilities

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Program coordination effectiveness
• Operational impact management
• Stakeholder satisfaction
• Risk management performance
• Safety and quality achievement

A Veolia Career

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 6000 passionate innovators... and good humans.  Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. 

We value diversity, equality and inclusion, and we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

If you are looking for a challenge where you can utilise your change management experience and are keen to contribute to Veolia’s ecological transformation, then hit the apply button now!
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