Rhonda Oliver
Summary
A focused, dedicated and results driven Project / Program Manager overseeing a complex works program meeting the demands of multiple stakeholders to deliver construction activities that meet all technical, policy and legislative requirements. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 19 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager Distribution Maintenance
Powercor Australia Ltd
01.2024 - Current
- Ensuring the maintenance program is delivered on time ensuring quality and budget constraints are met
- Project Budget and Estimates
- Liaising with Network Clients
- Liaising with Design and Resource Groups
- Problem solve as issues arise and customer management and resolution
- Generating reports and communicating project progress to Stakeholders
- Updating notifications
- Monitoring business reports and identifying problems that may arise early
- Liaising with Work Delivery teams, Works Planning and Logistics group to ensure we have adequate resource and materials
- On call for TFB across the business for Maintenance during fire season Oct-March each year.
Project Manager Network Projects - Secondment
Powercor Australia Ltd
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Program Manage the Power Quality program
- Including establishing the program within Network Projects and managing and reporting progress, financials and delivery schedules
- Program Manage the 3G Modem Replacement program ($10m)
- Including establishing and maintaining schedules, resourcing requirements and long lead time material acquisition
- Project Manage numerous other projects within the team including Kiosk and Substation replacements and Asset Hardening Projects
- Duties Undertaken: Project and budget Estimates
- Project approvals
- Forecasting through first principles and also implementation of the Easy Cost Planning model
- Liaising with Network Clients
- Liaising with Design and Resource Groups
- Problem solve as issues arise and customer management and resolution
- Generating Reports and communicating Project progress to Stakeholders
- Maintaining project governance to Major Projects requirements
- Liaising with Work Delivery teams, Works Planning and Logistics group to ensure we have adequate resource and materials.
Program Manager Distribution Maintenance
Powercor Australia Ltd
10.2011 - 01.2023
- Ensuring the Southern maintenance program is delivered on time ensuring quality and budget constraints are met
- Project Budget and Estimates
- Liaising with Network Clients
- Liaising with Design and Resource Groups
- Problem solve as issues arise and customer management and resolution
- Generating reports and communicating project progress to Stakeholders
- Updating notifications
- Monitoring business reports and identifying problems that may arise early
- Liaising with Work Delivery teams, Works Planning and Logistics group to ensure we have adequate resource and materials
- On call for TFB across the business for Maintenance during fire season Oct-March each year.
Program Manager Lextington ACR Business Wide Program
Powercor Australia Ltd
02.2011 - 12.2011
- Project and budget estimates
- Liaising with Network Clients
- Liaising with Resource Groups
- Problem solve as issues arise and customer management and resolution
- Generating reports and communicating project progress to Stakeholders
- Updating notifications
- Monitoring the completion and status of each notification across 417 sites from design to completion
- Monitoring business reports and identifying problems that may arise early
- Undertake completion audits
- Liaising with Works Planning and Logistics group to ensure we have adequate resource and materials.
Maintenance Officer- Central
Powercor Australia Ltd
02.2007 - 10.2011
- Running Outstanding Maintenance Reports
- Preparation of Maintenance Files
- Project Estimations
- Financial Closeout of Files
- Updating Notifications
- Liaising with Designers and Works Planners
- Monitoring Project Deadlines
- Completion Audits
- Filling is as Program Manager when required
- Handling customer queries.
Program Manager Geelong (Development Opportunity)
Powercor Australia Ltd
09.2009 - 11.2010
- Project Budget and Estimates
- Liaising with Network Clients
- Liaising with Design and Resource Groups
- Problem solve as issues arise and customer management and resolution
- Generating reports and communicating project progress to Stakeholders
- Updating notifications
- Monitoring business reports and identifying problems that may arise early
- Liaising with Work Delivery teams, Works Planning and Logistics group to ensure we have adequate resource and materials.
Education
Diploma of Project Management -
Australian Institute of Management
05.2024
Cert IV in Project Management -
IPM Group Pty Ltd
06.2019
Certificate of Management -
Deakin University (Prime)
12.2012
Project Management Breakthrough Training -
Priority Management
Cert IV in Environmental Management -
Gordon College of Tafe
01.2010
Cert III in Information Technology -
Powercor Australia
Certificate of Textile Technology -
Melbourne College of Textiles
Successfully Completed Year 10 -
Bell Park High School, Geelong. Vic
Obtained B.P. Award -
Girl Guides' Association
Skills
- Experience with a wide range of projects such as the 3G modem replacement program, power quality program, asset hardening program along with smaller network-initiated projects and delivery of the maintenance program in Central and most recently Southern
- The proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder collaboration and "buy-in" Delivering all required projects objectives to the business
- The ability to prioritise multiple key projects and tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Mentoring and team leading skills which maximise output and personal engagement from colleagues and team members
- Ability to build rapport with co-workers and both internal and external stakeholders
- Confident in my dealings with people and the information I provide to them due to my extensive knowledge and experience within Powercor Australia Ltd
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills
Accomplishments
Spirit of Excellence Award Nominee 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, SAP, Windows 95/98/ME/2000/Vista, PowerPoint, Business Objects, PowerOn, Crew Manager, GIS, Wedge, Salesforce, Click, 14-16,000 Keystrokes/hr, 75wpm, Experience on SAP, Reflections, Unisys
References
- Stephen O'brien, Program Manager Maintenance, Powercor Australia Ltd., 0417 534 050
- Paul Sutherland, Program Manager - Network Projects, Powercor Australia Ltd, 0419 375 892
Community Service
- Volunteer Riding for the Disabled
- United Way
Timeline
Program Manager Distribution Maintenance
Powercor Australia Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Project Manager Network Projects - Secondment
Powercor Australia Ltd
01.2023 - 01.2024
Program Manager Distribution Maintenance
Powercor Australia Ltd
10.2011 - 01.2023
Program Manager Lextington ACR Business Wide Program
Powercor Australia Ltd
02.2011 - 12.2011
Program Manager Geelong (Development Opportunity)
Powercor Australia Ltd
09.2009 - 11.2010
Maintenance Officer- Central
Powercor Australia Ltd
02.2007 - 10.2011
Diploma of Project Management -
Australian Institute of Management
Cert IV in Project Management -
IPM Group Pty Ltd
Certificate of Management -
Deakin University (Prime)
Project Management Breakthrough Training -
Priority Management
Cert IV in Environmental Management -
Gordon College of Tafe
Cert III in Information Technology -
Powercor Australia
Certificate of Textile Technology -
Melbourne College of Textiles
Successfully Completed Year 10 -
Bell Park High School, Geelong. Vic
Obtained B.P. Award -
Girl Guides' Association
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