Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

At BAE Systems Australia

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We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager with a key responsibility to managing projects specific to Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) technology changes and the introduction of any new workshare contracted to BAE Systems Australia.

The Project Manager will effectively engage stakeholders, lead a project team (may include industry partners) and manage sub-contractors/ consultants to achieve the required customer and company outcomes for straightforward to complex projects through the application of Project Management (PM) disciplines in accordance with the BAE Systems Australia PM framework. The role requires International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) eligibility.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working. Based out of our Richmond office, you will play a visible and high‑impact role in a growing sector, with the opportunity to influence, innovate, and drive real change.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivery of complex engineering/manufacturing – Hardware and Software integration projects
• Providing leadership, guidance and support to more junior project managers and projects team
• Fostering positive and collaborative culture between key project stakeholders, particularly with Engineering, Supply Chain and Manufacturing Leads
• Building and maintaining a trusted relationship with the customer by being a focal point for customer contact
• Leading all PMO related bidding activities and technology change projects
• Planning and delivering all new workshare projects from development through to manufacturing qualification
• Leading the project team to ensure timely activity, Software and hardware integration and efficient use of time and resources to meet requirements
• Ensure all project requirements and/ or objectives are properly documented in a business case and/ or project brief, as appropriate and vigorously pursued
• Establishing appropriate key success indicators and recommend trade-offs between scope, quality, time and cost
• Identifying project opportunities and risks and develop mitigation strategies for pursuit throughout contract phases. Monitor and report on the status of risks and opportunities

• Demonstrated experience working as a Project Manager, within complex engineering programs, managing Hardware and Software integrations
• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management (desirable but not essential)
• Ability to problem solve and work autonomously to deliver outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to articulate strategy/purpose and link to objectives and project deliverables
• Proven ability to negotiate with and influence internal and / or external stakeholders in a way which generates project / program benefit whilst maintaining key relationships
• Proven ability to think innovatively and to plan strategically
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to use and adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of different audiences
• Current NV1 defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

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