At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a major site development project and ensure effective planning and governance.
- Company: Join AGRANA Fruit Australia, a leader in manufacturing site development.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience and contribute to impactful projects over 18-24 months.
- Other info: Collaborate with industry experts and enhance your skills in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make a real difference in project delivery.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management, planning, and governance is essential.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
- 18–24 Month Project Assignment | Major Site Development Project
- Be part of an exciting major development project with AGRANA Fruit Australia
- AGRANA Fruit Australia is seeking an experienced and highly organised
Project Manager – Project Controls & Governance to play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of our Second Site Development Project in Girgarre, Victoria.
This is an opportunity to contribute to a significant manufacturing site development, working alongside an experienced project team and senior business stakeholders.
We are looking for a proactive, hands-on Project Manager who brings structure, discipline and visibility to complex projects through effective planning, scheduling, reporting and governance.
About the Role
You will provide project management expertise and support across the full project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through to implementation and close-out.
You will work closely with the broader project team, including engineering, operations, IT, utilities, procurement and other key business functions, to ensure project activities are effectively planned, coordinated, monitored and reported.
A key focus of this position will be establishing and maintaining robust project controls, managing the integrated project schedule and delivering high-quality reporting to the Project Steering Committee.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the overall project scope, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and project delivery roadmap.
- Establish, manage and continuously improve the integrated project schedule, including key milestones, dependencies and critical path activities.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and recommend corrective actions.
- Coordinate project planning and reporting across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
- Prepare and maintain monthly Steering Committee presentations, executive reports and project status updates.
- Support project governance, risk and issue management, scope control and change management processes.
- Develop and maintain project management documentation, templates, registers and reporting tools.
- Provide project management expertise and guidance to project managers and workstream leads.
- Drive continuous improvement in project management practices, reporting accuracy and overall project visibility.
- Support effective communication, coordination and decision-making across the project team.
About You
You are an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in project planning, controls and governance.
You are comfortable working in a complex, multi-disciplinary project environment and have the ability to translate detailed project information into clear, actionable reporting for senior management.
To succeed in this role, you will bring
- Demonstrated experience supporting medium to large-scale capital projects, manufacturing developments or business transformation programs.
- Strong project planning, scheduling, governance and reporting capabilities.
- Proven experience developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, WBS structures and project controls.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel and Power Point.
- Experience preparing executive-level reporting and Steering Committee presentations.
- Sound knowledge of recognised project management methodologies such as PMBOK, PRINCE2 or equivalent.
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
Highly regarded
- Experience delivering or supporting manufacturing, engineering or industrial development projects.
- Exposure to multi-disciplinary projects involving civil works, process engineering, utilities, IT and operational readiness.
Why Join AGRANA?
- Contribute to a significant manufacturing site development project.
- Play an important role in establishing effective project controls and governance.
- Work collaboratively with experienced project professionals and senior business leaders.
- Gain exposure to a diverse range of project workstreams and operational functions.
- Enjoy the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution throughout an 18–24 month project assignment.
- Location and Duration
Location
Girgarre, Victoria
Project
- AGRANA Fruit Australia – Second Site Development
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Project Manager employer: Agrana Fruit Australia
AGRANA Fruit Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant manufacturing site development project in Girgarre, Victoria. With a strong focus on collaboration and professional growth, employees benefit from working alongside experienced project professionals while gaining exposure to diverse project workstreams. The company fosters a proactive work culture that values effective communication and continuous improvement, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
