Project & Program Management - Expression of Interest

Project & Program Management - Expression of Interest
Location: Perth - Australia
Employment type: Full Time
Workplace type: Onsite

BMT is a leading global consultancy in design, engineering, science, and risk management in the maritime sector, known for excellence and innovation.

With 1,300+ experts across the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, we help clients make informed decisions by delivering practical solutions, with the environment and sustainability at their core. As an employee-owned company, we reinvest profits into technology, strategic growth, and profit sharing, driving a safer, more efficient future. BMT is seeking Expressions of Interest from skilled and experienced defence professionals in Project and Program Management to support our maritime sustainment programs in Australia. We are looking for individuals to join our team in Perth, who can play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of defence projects, while also supporting program governance, performance, and contractual compliance. Your work at BMT will have a direct impact on national defence and security, ensuring the safety of our maritime assets.

In these roles you will:

• Oversee daily program and project execution, monitoring cost, schedule, and risk across multiple workstreams.
• Develop comprehensive project and program plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Provide leadership and coordination across multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, maintenance, supply chain, and commercial.
• Effectively engage and manage stakeholders at all levels, including defence authorities and naval personnel.
• Support engineering tasks using your strong technical background in the maritime domain.
• Develop and maintain program and project budgets, dashboards, and reporting to key stakeholders.
• Lead program-wide risk and issue management and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Extensive experience in Project or Program Management within the defence or maritime sector.
• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management and/or Engineering.
• A strong understanding of defence maritime systems, engineering frameworks, and ASDEFCON contracting.
• Proven leadership ability in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• The ability to hold and maintain an AGSVA Security Clearance.

At BMT, we value flexibility, career growth, and an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives thrive.

• We offer remote, hybrid, and part-time work options, with offices across Australia. We're proudly 'flexified' with Flexa
• Our industry competitive benefits include a competitive salary offering, performance bonuses, and companywide bonuses as part of being an employee benefits trust
• Defence Reserve Leave enabling defence reservist employees to undertake ADF obligations without financial disadvantage.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We invest in learning and development to help you grow.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at our core. We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, promoting innovation, collaboration, and respect.

Our values—Trust, Innovation, Passion, Respect, and Collaboration—define who we are and how we work.

Notice to Recruitment Agency & Related Services - Please note BMT receives job applications exclusively via our ATS system only. BMT does not warrant or agree to any unsolicited CVs submitted via any contact method including physical hard copies left with any employee at BMT or within our operational teams. We will not progress CVs shared on a speculative basis by email, and you accept our right to pursue such candidates with no obligation to third-party terms and conditions or liability to a fee.