Project Delivery Manager

Project Delivery Manager

Gemco Rail is the premier independent provider of rollingstock maintenance, products, and services within the Australian and New Zealand rail sectors. As a subsidiary of Engenco Limited, Gemco Rail excels in the manufacture, maintenance, and overhaul of wagons, locomotives, passenger cars, rollingstock components, and track maintenance equipment. Our focus is on enabling customers to effectively and efficiently maintain their operations and maximise asset lifespan.

About the Role Gemco is seeking a Project Delivery Manager to be responsible for the planning, oversight, and management of the delivery of the Pacific National Classic Fleet contract. This encompasses maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution to meet contractual obligations and customer expectations. The role requires close collaboration with a diverse group of stakeholders, including Operations, Planning, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, HSEQ, alongside external customers and suppliers. The objective is to ensure fleet maintenance activities are conducted safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

This role will report to the Service Delivery Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion the implementation and enhancement of a workplace safety culture.
• Manage the delivery of the Pacific National Classic Fleet contract in accordance with contractual obligations, customer requirements, and internal business expectations.
• Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution activities to ensure fleet availability, reliability, and compliance targets are achieved.
• Define resource needs and manage labour, materials, third-party support, and internal interfaces for effective contract delivery.
• Prepare and manage operating budgets, forecasts, and cost controls, actively monitoring and addressing risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain detailed maintenance plans, schedules, and delivery priorities to align with contractual service levels and customer commitments.
• Monitor contract performance and provide regular reports on safety, schedule, cost, quality, fleet status, and KPI outcomes to key stakeholders.
• Manage variations, emerging issues, defects, risks, and changes in priorities to minimise disruption to contract performance and fleet outcomes.
• Identify and manage key operational and contract risks, including developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Manage the customer relationship and communication with Pacific National and other stakeholders, ensuring prompt issue resolution and met service expectations.
• Ensure required production, maintenance, and quality assurance documentation is developed, maintained, and accurate.
• Provide technical and operational oversight for work conducted under the contract.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across planning, maintenance delivery, and contract performance.
• Maintain close working relationships with General Managers, Key Account Managers, Production and Service Managers, Workshop Supervisors, and Leading Hands.
• Ensure company systems are fully implemented and utilised effectively.
• Comply with all statutory, Engenco Ltd, and Gemco Rail Pty Ltd management systems, policies, and procedures, including but not limited to Rail Safety Management Systems, Quality Management Systems, and other relevant systems.
• Undertake any other duties and lawful directions provided by the company.

About You Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Trade qualification and/or tertiary qualification in engineering, maintenance, asset management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience within the rail industry in maintenance, operations, fleet management, or contract delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, resource coordination, and execution within a safety-critical environment.
• Ability to lead teams, set priorities, and manage fluctuating workloads to achieve operational and customer outcomes.
• Strong understanding of rail safety, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and customer management skills.
• Well-developed analytical, reporting, and planning skills.
• Strong technical and industry knowledge relevant to rollingstock or locomotive maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, risks, and performance outcomes within a contract or operational setting.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experiences:

• Experience with maintenance planning systems, project tools, or scheduling software.
• SAP / Maximo experience.
• People leadership and budget management experience.
• Continuous improvement experience, such as Lean or Six Sigma.

Why Join Us

• Competitive Remuneration: A competitive salary package is offered, which includes salary sacrifice options, opportunities for overtime, and Time Off in Lieu (TOIL).
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Development: Professional development initiatives are available, including Learning Academy Scholarships to support your growth.

Location: West Melbourne Work Type: Full-time Onsite/Remote: Onsite