Project Manager - Rail Freight Leasing and Maintenance

Join a national market leader in rail freight leasing and maintenance.

Learn, grow and be valued for your contribution.

Be competitively remunerated and receive an additional two days' paid leave per year to enhance your wellbeing.

Want to get your career on track, working locally with a rollingstock solutions success story? Join us, and experience the Rail First difference.

Who we are

We’re proud to be Australia’s only domestic manufacturer of rail wagons, and the country’s number-one provider of rolling stock solutions for the rail industry. But what we’re most proud of are our people, and what they bring to the Rail First team every day.

What you’ll do

As the Project Manager you will be responsible for the forward planning and execution of key organisational projects at any of our sites across Australia, ensuring the quality, reliability and accredited safety standards are adhered to.

Accountabilities for this position will include:

· Project Planning and Execution

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules and budgets.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.

·Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support and lead cross-departmental teams, including engineering, production, quality, and procurement, to achieve project objectives.

·Risk Management and Problem-Solving

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress and troubleshoot issues to minimise delays and cost overruns.

·Continuous Improvement

• Support lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to drive process improvements.
• Analyse project performance and outcomes and report to the wider business lessons learned.

• Project planning and execution experience.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Risk management and problem-solving abilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset.