Program Manager

Who we are

Jemena is an Australian energy company who own and operate more than $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with these essential services every day.

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group’s over 4000 team members, consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve.

Overview of our role

The Program Manager plays a collaborative and empowering role in guiding a multidisciplinary team to deliver capital and operational programs that align with asset strategies, regulatory commitments, business cases, and our safety and performance goals.

In this role, you will nurture strong relationships across teams and ensure programs are thoughtfully planned, well‑sequenced, and smoothly delivered through to project close-out. Success will come from supportive stakeholder engagement, careful resource coordination, and inclusive governance practices.

You will provide caring, steady leadership and practical guidance to your team—encouraging knowledge‑sharing, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the delivery of consistent, high‑quality program outcomes. Your ability to bring people together, listen deeply, and create clarity will be key to helping the team and organisation thrive. 

A little about you

• Demonstrated experience supporting and guiding capital or operational programs with care and collaboration.
• Experience empowering teams in technical, operational, or program-focused environments.
• A background in utilities, infrastructure, engineering, or other asset‑intensive industries, with a willingness to learn, adapt, and work collectively.
• Strong experience building trusted relationships with multidisciplinary stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Proven ability to thoughtfully coordinate scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management activities.
• A collaborative approach to commercial thinking, with experience contributing to, developing, or analysing business cases.

Qualifications / certifications & Skills

• Knowledge of program/project management methodologies and lifecycle frameworks.
• Understanding of asset management, network operations, regulatory drivers, and investment planning.
• Knowledge of safety management systems and compliance obligations.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or similar (preferred). 

Why you should come and work for us 

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process. Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.

We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we are part of. We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities. At Jemena, you belong.

Recruitment Process 

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check. Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.