DWM Deputy Project Manager

Digital Work Management Deputy Project Manager

At BAE Systems Australia

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• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
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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 groundbreaking 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.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have a great opportunity for a (DWM) Deputy Project Manager to join our Hunter Class Line of Business based at Adelaide. This is a 12 Month Fixed Term opportunity.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

Reporting to the Digital Work Management DWM Project Manager, you will effectively engage stakeholders with an emphasis on managing sub-contractors Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in software development to achieve the required outcomes within the defined scope, cost, schedule and quality constraints while also managing risk and opportunity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Foster a positive collaborative culture between the key project stakeholders and the project team including the customer, end users, functions, sub-contractors and suppliers
• Ensure all project requirements and/or objectives are properly documented in a business case and/or project brief, as appropriate and vigorously pursued
• Delivery of works following Project Management policies and processes in line with BAE Systems Australia's Operational Framework
• Delivery of products and services in accordance with the Product Safety Policy
• Track and report progress and forecast final targets for cost and schedule
• Document and track changes in project parameters, obstacles and delays and implement appropriate mitigations
• Managing project resources to meet current and future needs
• Providing input to formal reporting to the DWM Program Manager on project status and any issues

About YOU

• Specific project management qualifications are not mandatory but vocational/trade or higher education qualifications in project management and/or allied disciplines are highly desirable
• Experience in or with a software development project well regarded
• Demonstrated experience in a project or business management role
• Demonstrated experience delivering outcomes for straightforward projects
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Participated in contract development or management
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams
• Experience managing sub-contractors, consultants and other suppliers
• Experience managing on-shore and off-shore sub-contractors well regarded
• Ability to use and adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of different audiences is critical to this role
• 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.

About US

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

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

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Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.