Senior Project Leader

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to join a key leadership role for the E-7 Development Program. This leadership position reports to the E7 Core PIO Program Manager and is responsible for the business rigor of the E-7 Development Program and horizontal E7 Cored PIO priorities.

The role manages and directs program activities including integrated planning and scheduling, change management, project management, enabling functions, and the program operating rhythm. It is accountable for ensuring alignment and integration of work at all levels within the E-7 Development Program and horizontally with the E7 Cored PIO.

This leadership role sits on the E-7 Development Leadership Team and the E7 Cored PIO Leadership Team and will be required to liaise with customers at all levels both internal and external.

This role is preferably based in Williamtown NSW.

• Demonstrated skills in managing large acquisition-scale complex projects to successful and timely completion.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully execute high-level management functions including customer liaison, business awareness, with a track record of successful execution outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in a broad range of functional areas including finance, scheduling, production control, trade controls, intellectual property management, metrics management, quality, subcontracting, and procurement.
• Tertiary qualification in a business-related field, e.g., Program Management, Finance, Engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in the management of sub-contractors and awareness of contracting mechanisms.
• Demonstrated experience in financial, contracts, and trade control management for large projects in the Defence industry.
• Excellent understanding of and demonstrated experience in the application of project management best practice principles.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with company and customer representatives.
• Australian citizenship and eligibility for an Australian Department of Defence security clearance to Secret level and satisfaction of ITAR requirements.
• High-level leadership and people skills and the ability to recognize high achievers and grow their skills.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and lead through complex change management.
• Demonstrated ability in managing difficult conversations and addressing performance.
• Excellent level communication and negotiation skills that facilitate interaction between staff and key internal and external customer groups from O4 to O6 level.
• Experience in a military or commercial aerospace environment.
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

On this program, diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration are central to our Program's core values. Our interactions are shaped by the Program's cultural expectations and personnel, proactively demonstrating Boeing's expected behaviors.

Our philosophy is to prioritize our customer's mission, in a best-for-capability approach, ensuring everything we do is done safely, with integrity, and in a manner that strengthens relationships.

As part of our team, you'll have access to cutting-edge projects, attractive remuneration, annual bonus, formal mentoring, training, and on-the-job learning opportunities.

• Work on innovative projects with opportunities to collaborate across platforms.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Formal recognition and reward program.
• Access to discounts for health insurance, travel, and accommodation.
• Paid study leave, parental leave, and Defence leave.
• Salary packaging options available.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.

Join us in building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.