Planning, performance & data manager

We are seeking a highly capable Planning, Performance & Data Manager to lead planning governance, work management systems, performance analytics and assurance across our Northern Assets portfolio. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the accuracy, visibility and decision‑making frameworks that underpin safe, reliable and predictable service delivery.

If you are driven by structure, data, planning governance and the opportunity to uplift performance across a major infrastructure contract, we want to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Lead integrated work programs and ensure sequencing, readiness and planning standards are consistently met.
• Oversee Maximo/WMIS accuracy and ensure system configuration, workflows and data quality remain compliant.
• Deliver dashboards and performance reports, providing insights that guide data‑driven decision‑making.
• Lead assurance activities, managing audits, NCRs and compliance requirements across all planning and delivery workflows.
• Develop shutdown schedules and readiness documentation aligned to technical scope, access approvals and traffic requirements.
• Mentor teams and uplift capability in planning discipline, system use, documentation quality and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring

You will bring a structured, analytical mindset and excel in environments requiring discipline, governance and stakeholder alignment along with:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Planning, Data Science, Project Management or similar.
• 5+ years’ experience in planning, scheduling, analytics or maintenance systems roles.
• Strong Maximo expertise and capability with BI tools (e.g. Tableau).
• Deep experience in performance reporting, data governance and planning standards.
• Understanding of asset/maintenance environments and Q&TA frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:

• Enjoy career development opportunities, including leadership programs like Thrive and Own Career
• Make a real impact on the performance and sustainability of critical infrastructure.
• Work with a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Be part of a culture that values safety, integrity, and excellence in everything we do.

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Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.