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South Australia, Australia

Key Responsibilities:* Develop and manage comprehensive project management plans, ensuring scope, time, cost, and quality objectives are met for large-scale railway and infrastructure projects.* Establish and maintain a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), along with budget and schedule baselines to guide project execution.* Lead the project team, ensuring the monitoring and controlling of all project activities in line with project plans and legal, functional, and… Show more Key Responsibilities:* Develop and manage comprehensive project management plans, ensuring scope, time, cost, and quality objectives are met for large-scale railway and infrastructure projects.* Establish and maintain a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), along with budget and schedule baselines to guide project execution.* Lead the project team, ensuring the monitoring and controlling of all project activities in line with project plans and legal, functional, and operational requirements.* Provide regular progress reports to senior management and key stakeholders, highlighting any actual or potential variations in cost, time, or quality.* Manage project completion activities, including the transfer of assets, project financial closure, and conducting project audits.* Collaborate with senior managers, internal teams, and external stakeholders to align project goals and drive the successful delivery of infrastructure solutions.Key Skills: Project Management Methodologies | Risk and Scope Management | Stakeholder Engagement and Communication | Budgeting and Scheduling | Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving Show less

Mile End, South Australia, Australia

Key Responsibilities :* Developed and implemented ARTC’s Configuration Management Framework across various networks.* Created a stage-gated Project Management Framework based on PMBOK principles for scalable projects.* Guided and mentored construction projects and contractors on best practices in project and configuration management.* Developed bespoke configuration change management software and processes, improving compliance and risk management.*… Show more Key Responsibilities :* Developed and implemented ARTC’s Configuration Management Framework across various networks.* Created a stage-gated Project Management Framework based on PMBOK principles for scalable projects.* Guided and mentored construction projects and contractors on best practices in project and configuration management.* Developed bespoke configuration change management software and processes, improving compliance and risk management.* Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance and accuracy in configuration change management.* Managed ARTC’s Drawing Management System (Aconex), ensuring drawing compliance.* Developed a SharePoint portal consolidating Configuration Management resources and training materials.* Created training videos for ARTC’s eLearning System, enhancing RIW accreditation processes.Key Impact: Streamlined and improved compliance across ARTC’s network through innovative software and processes, resulting in enhanced data accuracy and reduced risks.Key Skills: Configuration Management | Project Management | Technical Training Show less

Mile End, South Australia, Australia

Key Responsibilities :* Transitioned asset management planning to evidence-based decision-making, focusing on risk, asset condition, and performance.* Implemented a unified asset condition and performance reporting framework across Australia’s Interstate rail network.* Developed and published automated Power BI reports, providing on-demand data access.* Formulated asset class strategies and levels of service based on strategic importance and performance… Show more Key Responsibilities :* Transitioned asset management planning to evidence-based decision-making, focusing on risk, asset condition, and performance.* Implemented a unified asset condition and performance reporting framework across Australia’s Interstate rail network.* Developed and published automated Power BI reports, providing on-demand data access.* Formulated asset class strategies and levels of service based on strategic importance and performance requirements.* Educated staff on data interpretation to preemptively address potential issues.* Implemented real-time locomotive “rough ride” reporting, ensuring timely inspections and interventions.* Produced technical educational videos for staff across the Interstate Network.* Led a cross-functional team to develop a Data Warehouse for track measurement data.* Contributed to the transition to in-house asset management, developing new systems and processes.Key Impact: Enhanced asset management effectiveness by transitioning to a data-driven approach, improving maintenance and renewal planning accuracy.Key Skills: Data-Driven Decision Making | Asset Management | Stakeholder Management Show less

Mile End, South Australia, Australia

Key Responsibilities :* Managed a $12 million annual budget for project works on the East-West network.* Delivered various projects, including signalling upgrades, re-railing, and track strengthening.* Oversaw project delivery through Alliance Partners and External Rail Maintenance Contractors.* Interfaced with third parties for external works approval and standards compliance.* Analysed asset performance data to identify capital renewal priorities… Show more Key Responsibilities :* Managed a $12 million annual budget for project works on the East-West network.* Delivered various projects, including signalling upgrades, re-railing, and track strengthening.* Oversaw project delivery through Alliance Partners and External Rail Maintenance Contractors.* Interfaced with third parties for external works approval and standards compliance.* Analysed asset performance data to identify capital renewal priorities and maintain adherence to standards.* Contributed to Annual Works Plans and managed re-railing and grinding plans for the East-West corridor.Key Impact: Successfully managed capital and maintenance projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance, significantly improving the infrastructure's reliability.Key Skills: Budget Management | Project Delivery | Compliance and Standards Adherence Show less

Mile End, South Australia, Australia

Key Responsibilities :* Responsible for project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting across multiple operations.* Designed and managed the implementation of an MRP system, enabling lean manufacturing and reducing inventory and working capital by 25%.* Accountable for budgeting, cost control, cash flow forecasting, and product unit costing for all manufactured Vomax products.* Developed a low-flow control system for both domestic and USA markets… Show more Key Responsibilities :* Responsible for project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting across multiple operations.* Designed and managed the implementation of an MRP system, enabling lean manufacturing and reducing inventory and working capital by 25%.* Accountable for budgeting, cost control, cash flow forecasting, and product unit costing for all manufactured Vomax products.* Developed a low-flow control system for both domestic and USA markets, utilising a network of external contractors and suppliers.Key Impact: Reduced working capital by 25% through the successful implementation of an MRP system.Key Skills: Project Planning | MRP Systems Implementation | Cost Control Show less

Lonsdale, South Australia, Australia

Key Responsibilities :* Managed cross-functional teams of over 35 members across IT, Finance, Operations, R&D, Marketing, and Supply Chain.* Launched 20 new high-value products with 65% gross margins for the US, European, and Australian markets.* Decreased time to market by 40% through the development of new processes enabling simultaneous R&D and manufacturing.* Transferred production of commodity products from Australia to China, Mexico, and Brazil, freeing… Show more Key Responsibilities :* Managed cross-functional teams of over 35 members across IT, Finance, Operations, R&D, Marketing, and Supply Chain.* Launched 20 new high-value products with 65% gross margins for the US, European, and Australian markets.* Decreased time to market by 40% through the development of new processes enabling simultaneous R&D and manufacturing.* Transferred production of commodity products from Australia to China, Mexico, and Brazil, freeing capacity for higher-value products.Key Impact: Successfully decreased time to market by 40% and launched 20 new products with high gross margins.Key Skills: Product Development | Time-to-Market Reduction | Cross-Functional Team Leadership Show less

Lonsdale, South Australia, Australia

Key Responsibilities :* Led a project team of 30+ members to deliver an innovative optical product, gaining first-to-market advantage.* Conducted international research to identify and implement best practices and new technologies.* Developed lens surface measurement technology, reducing SKUs and increasing margins.* Developed laser marking technology for anti-counterfeiting, securing major OEM contracts with brands like NIKE, Bolle, and… Show more Key Responsibilities :* Led a project team of 30+ members to deliver an innovative optical product, gaining first-to-market advantage.* Conducted international research to identify and implement best practices and new technologies.* Developed lens surface measurement technology, reducing SKUs and increasing margins.* Developed laser marking technology for anti-counterfeiting, securing major OEM contracts with brands like NIKE, Bolle, and Specsavers.Key Impact: Successfully developed and implemented anti-counterfeiting technology, securing major OEM co-branding deals.Key Skills: Innovation and Product Development | Cross-Discipline Project Management | International Research Show less

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Key Responsibilities:* Designed and developed complex hardware and software for embedded microprocessor-based switching systems.* Collaborated on the Australia-wide installation and upgrade of Telstra’s Country Exchange, enabling detailed billing for country subscribers.* Member of a team of 40 engineers working on microprocessor-based systems.Key Skills: Embedded Systems Design | Hardware and Software Development | System Upgrades

Master'S Degree, Project Management

Bachelor'S Degree, International Business

Associate'S Degree, Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

Telecommunications Technology/Technician