Manager, ProjectsAdelaide

About the Company:

For more than 75 years, Liebherr has stood for a large, continually developing range of sophisticated products and services.   Liebherr’s updated and expanded technology portfolio features cutting-edge technology designed to optimise all aspects of day-to-day mining operations, provide customers with both full and semi-autonomous solutions for their fleets, and streamline issue resolution for onsite personnel. The company’s commitment to partnering with customers throughout the entire life cycle of their products is a testament to the Liebherr family’s values.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly driven Manager – Projects to join our Customer Support division, based in Adelaide. This key leadership position will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects that drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction across Australia’s mining operations.

Reporting to the General Manager, Strategy and Compliance, you’ll lead cross-functional project teams, manage stakeholder expectations, mitigate risk, and ensure delivery of high-impact initiatives on time, within scope, and budget. With a strong emphasis on project governance, continuous improvement, and cross-departmental collaboration, this role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments.

Skills and Duties:

In this highly influential role with an immediate start:

• Lead and manage strategic project execution from initiation to completion, optimise resource allocation, implement project governance frameworks, oversee project budgets to ensure efficiency and QA along with HSE compliance
• Ensure alignment with organisational goals, customer expectations, and industry standards
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Customer Service

to drive collaboration and transparency, and provide executive level updates

• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate risks and issues whilst championing continuous improvement of digital tools, service processes, and reporting practices
• Mentor and lead a team of up to 12, promoting professional development and excellence

Essential Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience delivering complex, high-impact projects in large organisations or complex environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams (up to 10 people)
• Strong stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and risk management skills
• A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Process) or Project Management
• Experience working across mining, manufacturing, logistics, or related industries

Desirable Requirements:

Ideally you will have:

• Project Management qualifications or certifications
• Over 5 years of relevant industry experience
• Familiarity with digital tools, project reporting systems, and data platforms
• Experience working in continuous improvement and transformation frameworks
• Knowledge of Liebherr equipment, systems, or similar OEM technical environments
• Regional or international project exposure

Applicants successful in progressing past interview stage will be required to undergo a Pre-employment process including National Police Clearance and Medical Screening process which includes drug and alcohol testing.

Our Offer:

Diversity and Inclusion:

Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of the Liebherr Group’s Core Values.  We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, work and operate.  Our culture thrives on mutual respect, teamwork and diversity of thought in the workplace.

Culture:

We are dedicated to seeing our employees work together in an environment that fosters the true meaning of collaboration; a culture that creates the highest quality, cutting-edge products, long-lasting relationships, and improved organisational and individual capabilities. We aim to give our employees an opportunity to grow and develop their careers.

Benefits:

Paid Parental Leave | Bonus Leave | Purchase Leave | Early Access to LSL

Corporate Health Insurance | Novated Lease | Travel Club

Liebherr One Hub – Employee Discount Portal for Great Savings

Soft skills and Leadership training programs

How to Apply:

Enquiries to Jansia McCormack - HR Business Partner.

Applications close COB 12th May 2025.  Candidates are advised that interviews may commence before closing date.

No agencies or third parties please.

Liebherr Australia would like to thank you for submitting your application.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Rhea Paul.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.