Senior Project Manager

• Lead critical infrastructure transformation

About Our Client

This organisation is a well-regarded entity within the energy and natural resources industry. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, it operates as part of a large organisation and is dedicated to delivering impactful projects that meet industry demands.

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end delivery of OT and SCADA projects, ensuring outcomes meet scope, time, cost, and quality objectives.
• Manage upgrades, integrations, and deployments of OT Infrastructure (SCADA, PLC, RTU etc.)
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, IT, and vendors to ensure seamless project execution with minimal operational disruption.
• Oversee vendors and system integrators, ensuring delivery meets technical and contractual requirements.
• Identify and manage risks, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and OT cybersecurity standards.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, governance reporting, and executive communication.
• Embed cybersecurity and resilience considerations into all OT/SCADA initiatives.
• Lead change, commissioning, and handover activities to ensure successful operational adoption.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior OT Project Manager should have:

• 10+ years of project management experience, with significant exposure to OT environments and managing projects in the energy and natural resources industry.
• A solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proven delivery of SCADA/ICS projects in water utilities, energy, mining, or heavy industry.

Strong understanding of:

1. Industrial control systems (PLC, RTU, SCADA architectures)
2. OT/IT convergence
3. Industrial communication protocols

• Experience managing complex, high-risk infrastructure projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate between AUD 125 and AUD 145, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects in the energy and natural resources sector.
• Flexible and temporary role offering a work-life balance.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment within a large organisation.

If you're ready to take on this exciting role as a Senior OT Project Manager, we encourage you to apply now or reach out to Dev Choudhary on 0466379111 or devchoudhary@michaelpage.com.au

Don't miss the chance to contribute to transformative projects in the energy and natural resources industry.