Project Controls Manager

• Lead the strategic backbone of project delivery, driving performance, governance, and continuous improvement across Ausgrid’s portfolio.
• Permanent Full Time | Competitive Package!

• Join us at our Haymarket, Sydney HQ | Flexible hybrid work model

About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good

We’re the largest distributer of electricity on Australia’s east coast, which means over two million homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.

It’s an exciting new chapter for our company with each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.

Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

See yourself working here

We’re seeking a strategic and experienced Project Controls Manager to lead our Project Controls function, ensuring consistent, best-practice methodologies across the entire project lifecycle. This is a high-impact role that supports governance, performance, and delivery of programs and projects across our portfolio.

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Project Lifecycle Framework, including standards, RACI matrices, and governance artefacts.
• Drive a systematic approach to portfolio performance management, ensuring benefits and capabilities are delivered on time and within budget.
• Oversee portfolio reporting, delivering insights that support informed decision-making across projects, programs, and portfolios.
• Manage the portfolio scheduling function, enhancing schedule maturity and transparency.
• Continuously improve systems and processes to boost delivery efficiency, leveraging technology and advanced metrics.
• Facilitate and assure Project Variation Requests, ensuring transparency and traceability.
• Develop and implement strategies to uplift project capability, including Communities of Practice and professional development initiatives.
• Champion portfolio governance, enabling timely investment decisions and effective oversight.

What you bring to the role

Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values. 

To be successful, you will have the following skills & experience:

• Degree in Business, Commerce, or equivalent experience.
• Diploma in Project Management or equivalent.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to coach and mentor teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• MSP (Managing Successful Programs) certification.
• PROSCI Change Management Accreditation.

Life at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.

Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other’s best. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go.

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au.

Application close date:  1st October 2025 (please note, this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.