Head Of Operational And Delivery Performance

Hitachi Rail

Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Fully remote
Data-driven performance analysis
Delivery assurance across all projects
Strategic bids and tenders
The Head of Operational and Delivery Performance serves as the regional operational representative, ensuring independent oversight, strong governance, data-driven performance analysis, and delivery assurance across all projects

Job Summary

  • The Head of Operational and Delivery Performance serves as the regional operational representative, ensuring independent oversight, strong governance, data-driven performance analysis, and delivery assurance across all projects.
  • The role leads the Planning & Scheduling function across ANZ, ensuring consistency in tools, methodologies, baseline management, scenario planning, forecasting accuracy, and reporting quality.
  • This is a far reaching, high intensity, and fast paced leadership role that touches every dimension of the project lifecycle, demanding strategic thinking, resilience, and cross functional collaboration.

Matching Summary

The Head of Operational and Delivery Performance serves as the regional operational representative, ensuring independent oversight, strong governance, data-driven performance analysis, and delivery assurance across all projects.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Data-driven performance analysis
  • Delivery assurance across all projects
  • Strategic bids and tenders
  • Project management activities
  • Planning & Scheduling function leadership
  • Resource planning framework ownership
  • Innovation and digitalization initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Resilience and adaptability
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Inclusive and diverse workplace

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Project Management or related field
  • 8+ years’ experience in project management, planning, controls, governance
  • Strong experience in complex engineering or infrastructure projects
  • Proficiency with project management systems
  • Demonstrated capability in team leadership, assurance, and performance oversight
  • Rail, transportation, or engineering industry experience
  • Experience in global matrix organisations

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