Project Manager

Project Manager

Your New Opportunity

 An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Project Manager to join Penske Australia's growing Energy Solutions team based in Chipping Norton.

Reporting to the Head of Delivery - Energy Solutions, you'll be responsible for managing generator and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from initiation through to successful completion. Working closely with customers, consultants, engineers, subcontractors and commissioning teams, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative energy solutions across a diverse range of industries.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded project professional who enjoys managing complex projects, building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering high-quality outcomes.

In this role you will:

• Lead the delivery of generator, BESS and energy infrastructure projects from award through to handover.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources and deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate internal engineering, commissioning and service teams to achieve project milestones.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules using industry best-practice project management methodologies.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Manage project documentation, reporting and contractual requirements.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting, cash flow and revenue recognition.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier performance from both technical and commercial perspectives.
• Collaborate with the Energy Solutions sales team to support business growth opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the ongoing success of the Energy Solutions business.

 About you:

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex infrastructure, energy, power generation, electrical or industrial projects.
• Experience managing generator, renewable energy, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) or similar technical projects is highly desirable.
• Strong project planning, scheduling and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent commercial acumen with experience managing project budgets, forecasts and contractual obligations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and driven to achieve exceptional project outcomes.

Why choose Team Penske?

At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the business 
• Onsite parking
• Accredited Training & Development Programs
• Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training
• Competitive Remuneration
• Reward and Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave
• Penske Perks: save $1000's with access to discounts from your favourite retailers

About Penske in Australia & New Zealand

Iconic in motorsport and in business, the Penske brand is proudly represented in Australia and New Zealand through businesses, including Penske Australia & New Zealand, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Automotive Australia. 

Penske Australia & New Zealand is a leading supplier of the world’s finest heavy-duty trucks, diesel engines, gas engines, and power systems. We proudly distributes the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Bergen Engines, Detroit, Allison Transmission, and Sauer Compressors brands. And we operate across the most dynamic markets, including commercial vehicles, mining, energy solutions, defence, rail, marine, construction and industrial, oil and gas, and agriculture. 

And through Penske Truck Leasing, we offer convenient and professional truck rental and leasing services.

We value and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, veterans, with disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process? Please let us know.

Penske Australia and Penske New Zealand are 100% subsidiaries of Penske Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Penske Truck Leasing forms part of Penske Transportation Solutions. Both Penske Automotive Group and Penske Transportation Solutions form part of the global Penske Corporation.