Program Manager

Program Manager

Trust in Motion

We are currently seeking a Program Manager. Based in Canberra, the mission of the Program Manager (PM) is to fulfill the contract with the client and the internal requirements. The position is responsible for the economic result of the program and leads the monitoring of costs, deadlines and other program indicators. Leads the dialogue with the Client.

Fundamental roles and responsibilities which are inherent to the position:

• Leads the Program Team, streamlines internal communication, and maintains team motivation. Ultimately, makes the decisions within the Program Team.
• Participates and validates the sizing of the Program Team based on knowledge of the areas and the budget.
• Execute team Corporate processes and activities.
• Coordinates and prioritizes activities of program team members.
• Transfer commercial contract to program management.
• Ultimately responsible for compliance with the agreed program plan together with the Core team, it is responsible for monitoring the action plans to meet the deadline objectives and promoting in the team the resolution of escalated issues from other forums related to deadlines.
• Accountable for Deliverables management and results.
• Accountable for requirements through the project.
• Manage expenses.
• Identify spare parts, special tools and test benches.
• Request Economic Department to open the program key, as well as identify the cost centers and provide them with a budget.
• Structure the relationship between the subsidiary and the parent company within the framework of the program (subcontract, working capital management, financial scheme, ERP, exchange insurance, tax scheme, billing scheme, etc.).
• Lead and organize program meetings
• Issue guarantees and insurance.
• Manage Program risks
• Management of billing, guarantees and collections (with the support of the contract manager if necessary)
• Define and control the evolution of quality/cost/terms of the program, including non-quality costs
• Track local budget and approve locally issued invoices.
• Transfer project to Rail Services, if applicable.
• Coordinate delivery activities with the customer.
• Close pending points.
• Prepare the project closure report.
• Contractual management:
• Report internally, both to management, program participants and the client, on the status of the program.
• Ensure (feed, consult apply) the use of the Lessons Learned Database.
• Comply with the responsibilities assigned in the processes in general and ensure compliance in terms of quality, product safety, prevention of occupational and environmental risks.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with all health and safety, quality and environmental legislative requirements.

Education:

• A degree in relevant disciplines associated with the role.

Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in similar roles.
• Previous experience in a similar environment.

If you have the relevant experience and wish to join one of the world's leaders in integrated transport solutions, click apply and submit your details and attach your most up to date Resume.

About the company

We are a multinational group with over 100 years of experience in the supply of comprehensive transit solutions positioned at the forefront of technology for high value-added sustainable mobility.

The company is a leader of the railway industry offering one of the most comprehensive and flexible arrays of products in railway related markets, such as rolling stock, components, infrastructure, signalling and services (maintenance, refurbishing and financial services).

CAF's committed personnel and the cooperation with our business partners enable us to enhance customer satisfaction and create value for our shareholders.

Currently CAF Offices, Projects and/or Factories have presence in 20 countries within 6 Continents. In Australia CAF is expanding with projects in Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney, and Parramatta. We have a track record of developing regional areas, with our head office based on Beasain, Spain and locally in Sydney.

CAF Rail Australia has already delivered major projects in Australia, such as: Canberra Light Rail, Newcastle Light Rail, Inner West line Light Rail Sydney. Currently CAF Rail Australia are developing Regional Rail and Parramatta light rail projects with extensions of others.

We will not stop here; and are committed to seek further opportunities to provide sustainable mobility for all.

For more information:

Visit https://www.caf.net/en

Follow us on LinkedIn: CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarril)