General Manager - Project Management Office (PMO)

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional leader to help shape the future of Australia’s newest international airport.

Reporting to the Enterprise Readiness and Strategy Executive, the General Manager PMO will lead the governance, planning, prioritisation and performance of WSI’s new / future capital works project portfolio as the airport continues its transition to being an operating airport.

This is a broad and highly strategic leadership role responsible for ensuring new / future projects, programs and infrastructure changes are integrated into the operating airport safely, efficiently and in alignment with WSI’s long-term customer, commercial, asset management and operational objectives.

The role serves as a key integrator across project portfolio management, operational governance, airport planning, asset transition, business readiness, contract management and continuous improvement responsibilities, making it a critical leadership position as WSI moves into full airport operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop WSI’s Project Management Office as a centre of excellence for new / future operational capital works project governance, prioritisation and performance.
• Lead the transition of Delivery Partner responsibilities into WSI’s business-as-usual operating model, ensuring accountabilities, processes, systems and controls are embedded for steady-state airport operations.
• Establish and maintain governance, assurance and reporting frameworks that support new / future capital works decision-making, risk management and executive oversight.
• Oversee the planning, delivery, integration and handover of new / future operational capital works projects, minor works, asset modifications and infrastructure improvement programs.
• Drive new / future airport infrastructure planning, operational capacity planning and future development initiatives that support safe, efficient and scalable airport operations.
• Manage future portfolio budgets, commercial performance, contracts and service provider arrangements to deliver value, accountability and operational resilience.
• Lead relationships with operational teams, service providers, regulators, contractors and stakeholders across a complex live airport environment.
• Ensure projects and operational changes are delivered safely, efficiently and in compliance with aviation, safety, security, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee defects management, asset acceptance, operational handover and post-opening optimisation programs.

About you:

You’re a senior leader with a strong track record operating in complex, asset-intensive and highly regulated environments, with the ability to translate project delivery, infrastructure planning and asset transition into practical outcomes for a live airport operation.

You bring a strong balance of strategic thinking, commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement and delivery excellence.

• Degree qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Significant experience leading complex operations, infrastructure, aviation, transport, asset management or major program portfolios.
• Demonstrated success leading a PMO, operational projects function, asset transition team or enterprise portfolio governance function.
• Extensive experience across operational readiness, portfolio planning, project controls, procurement, change governance and asset handover.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk management, commercial management and contract administration.
• Proven experience leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience working within live aviation, transport, infrastructure, utilities, logistics or government operating environments will be highly regarded.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or Chartered status will be advantageous.
• Experience in airport master planning, aviation planning, safeguarding, operational integration or asset management would be highly regarded.

What We Offer

At WSI you're not just joining a team — you're becoming part of a community that thrives on purpose, passion and possibility.

We’re building a culture that brings out the best in people, empowering every individual to grow, contribute and shine. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, we offer experiences that unlock your full potential.

Our values power everything we do:

• Safety Because nothing matters more.

• Heart Our passion drives us in everything we do.

• Striving To be different and better.

• Achieving together We make it happen with collaboration

Proudly working on Dharug land, we reflect the vibrant diversity of Western Sydney and welcome people from all backgrounds and abilities to be part of our journey.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments to the application or recruitment process.