Head of PMO/program Integration

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines - the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

**About the Opportunity**

Reporting to ASC’s Program Management Director SSN AUKUS and in conjunction with joint partners, the Head of Program Management Office (PMO)/Program Integration will play a key leadership role responsible for establishing and delivering project controls, scheduling disciplines, performance metrics, and overall reporting for the SSN AUKUS program.

This position is critical in implementing best practices in Earned Value Management (EVM) and scheduling to ensure successful planning and execution across the program.

Within this role, the incumbent will be required to maintain a strategic perspective on the entire business, addressing a wide range of long-term issues, opportunities, and risks to ensure ongoing success.

**Responsibilities**
- Establish and deliver robust project controls, scheduling disciplines, and performance metrics
- Implement best practice EVM and scheduling capabilities to enable successful program planning and execution
- Maintain a strategic perspective on the entire business, addressing long-term issues, opportunities, and risks
- Provide leadership to team members, offering direction and setting attainable yet challenging performance targets
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and program success
- Support engagement with the Joint Partners, which may require flexible working hours and periodic or regular overseas travel

**Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience**
- Tertiary qualification in engineering, business, management, or similar (Master's preferred)
- Professional certifications (AIPM)
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in project management services, preferably in the defence or shipbuilding sector
- Proficiency in business case development, cost estimating, hurdle rate analysis, and NPV modelling
- Proficiency in cost control, cost management, and contractor management
- Strong understanding of the shipbuilding or defence sector, with at least 2 years of relevant work experience
- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement high-quality solutions to complex problems

**Eligibility**

This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

**Benefits**
- Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
- Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
- Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
- Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
- Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
- Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
- A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
- Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

**About ASC**

Established in 1985, ASC’s 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.