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Play a key leadership role in a high-growth leading renewable energy company Enjoy hybrid flexibility with a stunning Manly office; other East Coast locations considered Be part of a collaborative, values-driven team with great culture and benefitsAbout us: Spark Renewables is a leading renewable energy company, developing and building projects to lead the renewable energy transition in Australia.Our development pipeline has picked up pace with our flagship Dinawan Energy Hub project (wind, solar, BESS) having been awarded Access Rights and other key projects being actively pushed towards financial close. To support this, we are growing our delivery team and are now looking for an experienced Head of PMO to develop, embed and oversee compliance of the project management systems and governance across our key projects.The Opportunity:This is a newly created leadership role within Spark Renewables Delivery team. As Head of PMO, youll report to the Head of Delivery and play a key part in shaping how we govern and deliver our growing portfolio of renewable energy projects, from development through to operations.Youll be responsible for embedding and overseeing robust project management frameworks, ensuring schedules, budgets, and reporting processes are aligned with our KPIs and business objectives. Youll also provide independent insight to senior management on project health, identifying risks early and driving proactive solutions.Key Responsibilities: Lead the PMO function and contribute to the broader Delivery leadership team. Develop and implement effective project management systems, controls, and governance processes. Provide accurate and timely reporting on project progress and performance, including risks, issues, and recovery plans. Support contract finalisation, negotiations, and manage contractor relationships. Build and maintain portfolio-wide reporting tools, leveraging BI platforms for visibility and insight. Guide and support the PMO team, offering leadership and subject matter expertise across all phases of the project lifecycle. Ensure consistent processes for managing time, cost, risk, quality, and compliance, including escalation and resolution pathways. Oversee the use and administration of project delivery systems and tools. Foster strong working relationships across internal teams and with contractors, suppliers, landowners, and external stakeholders.This role offers broad exposure across all aspects of renewable energy project delivery and a chance to shape a core function within a fast-growing, purpose-driven companyWhat were looking for: You have a Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management, along with 10+ years of experience delivering or managing large-scale projects, ideally in renewable energy or infrastructure. You hold a PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification. Youre deeply knowledgeable and passionate about renewable energy systems, construction methods, and Australian standards; and youre across WHS, environmental, and legal compliance requirements. A natural leader, you know how to bring out the best in people and build high-performing teams. Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis are strengths of yours; youre confident working with the numbers. You build strong relationships and communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders.Why youll love working with us:We believe our culture is second to none, and our exceptional retention rate is testament to that. We are a team of passionate professionals from diverse backgrounds, united by our focus on sustainability and our purpose to build Australias renewable energy future.Our team is supportive, and we have an open-minded, forward-thinking, and inclusive culture. We offer a range of employee benefits including flexible work arrangements, a hybrid work environment, great office location in Manly with ocean views, and a strong focus on professional development and health and wellbeing. You also get the opportunity to work on impactful, future-focussed projects.Diversity, equity, and inclusion:We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our company and celebrate difference in all that we do. We believe our people are our greatest asset and by supporting and incorporating their diverse talents, knowledge, perspectives, and experiences we can strengthen our relationships within our community and influence real change.We are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, gender, skills and abilities. We are also committed to fostering meaningful change within our organisation and community, including First Nations communities, through the implementation and embedding of our Reconciliation Action Plan.You can find out more about the great work that we do here Spark Renewables.How to ApplyIf this role sounds like you, please apply by providing a covering letter specifically addressing the selection criteria together with your CV. Please direct any questions you may have to people@sparkrenewables.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr