Expressions of Interest Project IPT Lead

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• Strategic Defence Impact: Lead the technical modernisation of Australia's military air traffic control systems, directly contributing to national defence capabilities for the future.
• Technical Leadership Excellence: Guide a sophisticated integration program combining leading-edge COTS solutions from global vendors shaping the future of defence air traffic management.
• Career Growth Opportunity: Take charge of a high-visibility Commonwealth program within Raytheon Australia, working with cutting-edge voice communication systems while developing your leadership skills in a matrix organisation.

Raytheon Australia, a trusted partner of the Australian Defence Force, delivers world-class defence and national security solutions. With a legacy dating back to the late 1990s in military air traffic systems, we continue to drive innovation through our commitment to excellence and technological advancement.

We are currently seeking a dynamic Project IPT Lead for our Australian Defence Air Traffic System (ADATS) Capability Assurance Program (CAP) Tranche 2. This program is implementing next-generation system upgrades across multiple RAAF sites, ensuring seamless air traffic control capabilities for both military and civilian operations. Join us as we enhance the future of air traffic control.

As Project IPT Lead, you will spearhead the technical delivery of sophisticated system upgrades while providing oversight of both technical personnel and integrated logistic support activities. Working with industry-leading COTS solutions and managing key relationships with global technology partners, you will ensure successful implementation across multiple RAAF sites while maintaining rigorous defence standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical planning and implementation of major system upgrades, including development of technical specifications, interface requirements, and integration strategies.
• Direct the development and implementation of security accreditation artifacts, ensuring compliance with defence certification requirements.
• Guide complex system integration activities, including hardware modifications and interface management.
• Oversee verification testing, site surveys, and transition planning across multiple RAAF locations.
• Lead integrated project teams including technical personnel and logistics support functions, ensuring coordination between engineering implementation and supportability requirements.
• Manage technical relationships with key subcontractors ensuring effective integration of their COTS solutions.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
• Demonstrated experience in technical leadership roles managing complex system integration projects.
• Proven ability to analyse and solve difficult problems involving multiple variables across various functions and specialties.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience in external customer and vendor relationships.
• Experience in developing and executing operational plans with measurable contributions to functional outcomes, including integrated logistics support activities.

Desirable:

• Experience with air traffic control systems or defence communication systems.
• Knowledge of voice communication systems and integration architectures.
• Understanding of defence security accreditation processes.
• Experience managing integrated project teams including both technical and logistics support functions.
• Previous experience working with RAAF or defence projects.

Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security clearance as needed. Eligibility can be found at

http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva

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