E-7a Wedgetail Change Portfolio Manager

The Opportunity
The Wedgetail Change (Portfolio) Manager is responsible the execution of all facets of the portfolio of change activities for the E-7A capability. This includes executing contracts necessary to meet or exceed customer product and service requirements within agreed budgets and in accordance with Boeing policies, processes and procedures. This position also manages growth and development of new business for the program. This role can be based in Williamtown or Brisbane.
This role has extensive customer interactions and international interactions/negotiations in order to support the establishment and management of all individual projects in the portfolio.
The Wedgetail Change Manager reports to the Wedgetail Program Director, and is a key member of the Wedgetail Leadership Team.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manages employees and mid-level managers performing business management activities in the areas of project management.
- Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures and guides the development of business and technical strategies, goals and objectives.
- Develops and uses collaborative relationships within and outside the organization to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
- Builds rapport and trust among stakeholders and leverages the organization's dynamics to promote program goals by focusing on a shared vision.
- Acquires resources for organizational activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
- Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
- Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
- Manages, develops and motivates employees and mid-level managers.
- Reviews and incorporates program metrics and control systems to monitor and manage each element of the constraints.
- Authorises workaround plans and schedules recovery plans, alternative options or scenarios, resource capacity plans, risk mitigation plans to balance the program portfolio as required.
- Develops and delivers status reports to senior executives, for both Boeing and the customer.

Experience/Qualification
- Strong experience as a senior program manager, ideally for technically complex acquisition projects with tight delivery timeframes
- Knowledge of organizational development dynamics/principles (e.g., mitigate resistance to change, whole systems thinking and design, organization design and effectiveness).
- Knowledge and understanding of the methodology and processes associated with risk management (including Technology Readiness Assessments), opportunity management, and issues management.
- A proven ability to develop positive, effective stakeholder relationships in a highly matrixed environment
- Ability to support, lead, and delegate the project team's responsibilities and tasks through all stages of the project life cycle.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
About Us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us

**Benefits**:

- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities

Boeing has implemented a new COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in Australia that requires all new Boeing Australia hires to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19, or have an approved medical exemption. This role is categorised as Group 1 under the Boeing Australia COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Controls Policy
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.