
Project Manager – Defence Projects
3 weeks ago
We have a role for an experienced Project Manager with a technical background and project management experience to support the procurement of tactical equipment for Defence.
Project Manager – Defence Procurement
Project Services International is a growing professional services and project management company helping deliver successful projects for our customers. We have several opportunities for our people to support our Defence project team in Melbourne (and upcoming opportunities in Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide).
Our projects within the Defence environment are increasing and are focused on rapid acquisition and sustainment of tactical systems. This is a key role that supports Australia's sovereign capability.
This role involves procurement, capability planning, developing procedures, data analysis, coordination and reporting of Defence projects.
This is a permanent role which is based at Victoria Barracks Melbourne and includes flexible Working from Home and Office options.
Job Description:
You will be part of a project team that provides a range of specialist services including engineering, logistics and project management to assist Defence in the planning, acquisition, and sustainment of tactical equipment and systems. This role is responsible for the following outcomes:
Project manage equipment procurements, including Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Cases and tendering activities;
Coordinate and manage the Third Party Retransfer and Technical Access Agreement process to ensure compliance;
Evaluate, plan, negotiate and manage the Government Furnished Equipment and Data process within the governance framework and procurement guidelines for the project;
Develop the Authorisation to Operate (ATO) documentation. Manage the process including risks and scheduling activities to meet the delivery milestones.
Actively participate in risk management activities such as raising and managing risks, attending project risk reviews, and providing updates in Predict (risk management system). Make recommendations around risks and escalate as necessary;
Engage with key stakeholders to ensure project interests are aligned.
Provide communications input to the technical team with developing system requirements;
Attend meetings to update on progress of key project activities and accept new activities as the scope adjusts accordingly;
Attend and contribute to Integrated Project Management Team meetings and associated Working Groups;
Contribute to government monitoring and reporting requirements.
What you bring:
Experience within a government or Defence environment
An understanding of the Defence Capability Life Cycle
Experience in a similar role
Experience in building trusted and valued relationships with project team members
Process driven and attention to detail are necessary
Effective problem solving and time management abilities
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Must have experience in the Australian Defence Industry or Australian Defence Force
A current or expired security clearance is essential (minimum NV1)
You must be an Australian citizen to apply for these roles due to the requirement to hold a security clearance.
Benefits include:
Above industry award remuneration
Flexible working from home and office conditions
Opportunity to grow your project and engineering experience
Mentoring and coaching
Working with a professional team
We are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenges and actively seek to develop and improve work processes and want to be part of a safe and healthy work environment.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered you must provide a one page covering letter addressing the Minimum Requirements and include a summary of your project experience.Then please submit your CV.
At Project Services International we pride ourselves in helping our clients deliver successful projects across Australia and New Zealand.
For more information on our projects please visit our website at www.projectsint.com
Only shortlisted candidates will receive a response to their application. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
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