Senior Program Manager - Rollingstock (Temporary Opportunity up to 11 months)
Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains
Job category: Senior Executive
Job location:
Haymarket, NSW, AU, 2000
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Job reference number: 108581
Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary range: An attractive remuneration package
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You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.
You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.
In this role, you'll:
Join the Rollingstock Regional Rail team and this role will see you lead a high-performing team of Commissioning, Integration and Technical Specialists to deliver end-to-end verification and validation of new rolling stock for Regional Rail.
You will be accountable for ensuring that new fleet introductions meet safety, quality and performance requirements, while actively driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, compliance and operational readiness.
This is a diverse, highly agile operational role requiring creative solutions within tight timeframes to ensure the project meets project deliverables and key milestones so that the next generation rail fleet is full prepared to operate safely and efficiently.
This is a fixed term opportunity up until 30/03/2027 with opportunity to be extended.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
You will have a good understanding of integration of new fleet with experience in testing and commissioning and the assurance that is required around this.
You will also have extensive and proven experience in the development, delivery and management of large programs delivering change within a Transport environment with in-depth knowledge of the rail operating environment.
Ideally you will be tertiary qualified in Engineering with a background in safety and risk.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Thursday 16 July 2026.
For more information about this role, please contact
[email protected].
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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