Senior Project Manager

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At BAE Systems Australia, we work in a thriving sector that puts us at the forefront of meaningful work, delivering innovative and ground-breaking technology. We are recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Hunter Class Delivery team based at Osborne Naval Shipyard, South Australia. Reporting to the Head of Program Integration, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive the delivery of a complex defence shipbuilding program, managing large-scale technical projects with significant interdependencies, evolving requirements, and long-term schedules. You will drive deliverables across engineering, supply chain, and production teams. You will manage uncertainty and change, and ensure scope is delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality and compliance standards.

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

Relocation assistance will be available for the successful applicant if required.

• Lead the project team, providing clear direction and prioritisation whilst managing technical challenges, interdependencies, and evolving requirements across the program.
• Navigate uncertainty and change while maintaining program objectives and priorities, balancing trade-offs between quality, time and cost.
• Manage and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders such as the project team, the customer, industry partners, sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure that products and services delivered as part of the project are in accordance with the Product Safety Policy.
• Foster a proactive risk management culture, continually identifying and mitigating potential risks while ensuring clear communication of risk positions and business impacts to stakeholders beyond the project team.

• 5+ years of hands-on Project Management delivery experience within a complex production build and/or engineering environment. Evidence of experience in: Uncertainty & Change; Interdependencies; Technical Complexity; Scale & Duration (>$100M program and long-term schedule).
• Industry experience in Civil Infrastructure (mega construction), Defence (shipbuilding, aviation) and/or Energy (mining, oil & gas) will be highly regarded.
• Experience in risk identification and proactive mitigation. Proven ability to actively manage and solve project issues across multiple disciplines and stakeholder groups.
• Project Management Qualification or Chartership desirable but not essential. Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain. Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations.

We believe in hiring for potential. If you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about wellbeing. Our people are diverse and we value inclusion and belonging. As Australia's largest defence company, you will be connected to a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you, whether along a traditional path or a flexible one.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community and offer various programs and partnerships including VetNet Australia and a Veteran Mentoring Program.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. We also have commitments to candidate experience and inclusivity.

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.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Defence and Space Manufacturing