Digital Infrastructure Program Manager

About Woodside Energy

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

Our global headquarters are based in Perth and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.

About the Role:

We are looking for an exceptional Program Manager to join our Digital Infrastructure team here based in Perth. Reporting to the Head of Digital Infrastructure Strategy, Security and Engineering, this position is a key member of Woodside’s Digital team in managing delivery of the infrastructure portfolio of projects.

The portfolio encompasses IT infrastructure systems and applications, IT infrastructure within OT and cyber security technology. Successful delivery of projects balancing spend, timeliness and functional completeness is our strategic objectives of infrastructure that are simpler to operate, secure, reliable and achieves lower cost operations.

The program manager will join a new team with an emerging project portfolio and will be required to perform a blended role of project manager and program manager while the project portfolio forms and scales up, transitioning to only program management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

In this dynamic role you will plan and coordinate delivery of the Digital Infrastructure program of projects including all aspects of scoping, scheduling, resourcing, risk and financial management.

On a day-to-day basis this will see you involved in:

• Project coordination and oversight
• Budget and financial management including tracking current year and forecasting 
• Risk and issue management
• Stakeholder communication, reporting and relationship management
• Resource management including direct engagement and supervision of project management resources where appropriate

Skills & Experience:

We are seeking a Degree Qualified professional (Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Management or Engineering), complimented by Project Management and Program Management certifications from industry leading bodies such as Prince2 or PMI.

In addition, we are looking for someone who can bring:

• Proven IT infrastructure program management experience in large enterprises (3+ years), ideally within Oil and Gas
• Proven IT infrastructure project management experience in large enterprises (5+ years), ideally within Oil and Gas
• Technical understanding of IT, OT and cyber security concepts, standards, architecture and operational practices
• Strong communication skills, able to simplify complex situations into core issues articulated in language of the stakeholder to enable informed and rapid decision making
• Experience managing delivery of projects under SAFe (or agile) practices in an enterprise
• Report on program delivery up to senior executive leaders
• Exposure to the Resources sector and proven expertise working within collaborative and high performing teams
• Excellent people leadership and team management skills, including onshore and offshore service providers.
• Strong stakeholder management, relationship building and influencing skills

If you think you can do this job but don’t meet all the criteria, that’s OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

Recognition & Reward:

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring
• Industry-leading 18 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture
• Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce. 

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on Saturday 24th May, 2025

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.