Project Manager - Sponsor Requirements Assurance
- SEQLD’s Largest Infrastructure Project
- Client-side role / Government agency stakeholders
- Corporate CBD Office / Flexible work options
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 Australia's largest infrastructure projects and to be a part of something that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
About the Role
As Project Manager - Sponsor Requirements Assurance, you will monitor, report on and project manage the progress of critical and complex sponsor requirements for the Cross River Rail Project and their associated delivery and readiness risks. You will work closely with our internal project teams, stateside agencies (Transport and Main Roads and Queensland Rail) and other project stakeholders to ensure activities are planned and delivered to achieve coordinated and integrated development, testing assurance and delivery.
Working as part of our Systems Engineering and Assurance team you will ultilise your project management and reporting skills to enable the effective delivery of complex engineering feats never undertaken in Queensland before alongside some of the most talented people in the Australian Rail Industry. This will span the full range of the Cross River Rail works packages including ETCS Signalling and new surface stations.
This opportunity is offered as a contract until December 2026 with possible extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project manage the identification, triage, issue resolution and closeout of issues associated with the successful compliance to the Sponsor Requirements.
- Manage risk processes and the development and execution of mitigation measures and recommended solutions.
- Manage and lead the deep dive processes into the nominated Sponsor Requirements including the development of workstream plans, schedules, KPI development, and tracking & reporting.
- Collaborate with CRRDA project teams, TMR, Queensland Rail and other stakeholders to manage the identification, development, documentation and reporting of the technical and program interface deliverables across multiple disciplines.
- Preparation of documentation including presentations, reports, and briefing papers.
- Contribute to development of the Integrated Schedule relating to Sponsor Requirements.
About You:
- Proven experience in interface management and/or project management on major projects, preferably in rail.
- Strong communication and stakeholder capabilities enabling effective engagement in collaborative project delivery.
- Proven experience in the identification, management, and implementation of controls for risk.
- Ability to provide clear and concise written and verbal communication with demonstrated ability to produce clearly articulated briefings and reports.
- Ability to take responsibility, work with initiative and independence and as part of a team and adapt to meet sudden changes in expectations, priorities and deadlines.
- Qualifications in engineering, project management or equivalent industry experience.
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 20th October 2023.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all Cross River Rail Delivery Authority vacancies.
