Yokogawa have an expanding SCADA project portfolio, and are searching for a dynamic and engaging Program Manager to build and Lead our portfolio of SCADA projects from our Melbourne office; representing Yokogawa to our key stakeholders, managing project plans, scopes and internal engineering development.
What you'll do:
* End-to-end SCADA project delivery — from system design and configuration through to testing, commissioning, ensuring high-quality results aligned with project scopes, schedules, and standards.
* Lead and manage SCADA project delivery teams, coordinating across multidisciplinary resources to drive successful project outcomes.
* Collaborate closely with Project Managers to plan, schedule, and execute project deliverables, maintaining alignment on budget, scope, and timeline throughout the project lifecycle.
* Manage client stakeholder relationships, serving as the primary technical point of contact and ensuring clear, proactive communication at all stages of delivery.
* Identify, manage, and control project scope, including assessment and documentation of variations and change requests.
* Drive problem-solving and decision-making, proactively identifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
* Provide technical guidance and solutions to clients, addressing complex SCADA issues and escalations.
* Ensure compliance with client design standards, industry regulations, and a commitment to engineering excellence.
* Mentor and develop graduate and junior engineers, contributing to team capability growth.
What you'll bring:
* Qualification in chemical engineering, instrumentation, mechatronics, electrical, or equivalent discipline, with demonstrated IT/OT systems exposure.
* Minimum of 10 years of hands‐on experience in SCADA project delivery, with a proven track record of leading project teams.
* Demonstrated experience working within structured project environments in collaboration with Project Managers and PMO frameworks.
* Proven ability to manage client stakeholders across all project phases, including senior and executive-level engagement.
* Experience managing project scope, variations, and change control processes.
* Strong working knowledge of SCADA system architecture, configuration, and integration across a range of industrial applications.
* Familiarity with IT infrastructure technologies relevant to SCADA environments, including Active Directory, web servers, virtualisation platforms, and remote access solutions.
* Working knowledge of OT network security principles, including DMZ architecture, the Purdue/ISA‐95 reference model, network segmentation, and OT/IT boundary management.
* Experience with industrial communication protocols including DNP3, Ethernet/IP and Modbus.
* Knowledge of SCADA platforms such as CI Server, GE iFIX is advantageous.
* Demonstrated ability to balance technical rigour with commercial awareness, including identifying and managing project risks and opportunities.
* Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
Why Yokogawa?
At Yokogawa, we're committed to shaping a better future through technology and innovation. Yokogawa is a global industrial automation and technology company that partners with leading organisations to drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability. With over 100 years of innovation and operations in more than 60 countries, Yokogawa delivers cutting‐edge solutions in control systems, measurement, and digital transformation. In Australia and New Zealand, we are proud to support critical industries including energy, mining, manufacturing, and infrastructure, helping our customers solve complex challenges through technology, data, and expertise.
With Yokogawa you will find:
* A supportive, inclusive, and safety‐focused work environment.
* Work with a collaborative, high‐performing team with a supportive, inclusive, and safety‐focused work environment.
* Enjoy a role that is both diverse and impactful, supporting critical service functions on complex, high‐impact projects in Australia and beyond.
* Gain access to ongoing learning, development opportunities, and career pathways.
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To be considered for this opportunity, you must have full working rights in Australia.
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