Product Manager

Work on leading edge projects for Defence engagements
- Work with purpose delivering critical Defence projects and programs for Australia
- Investment in you - L&D, experienced mentors, and accessible leadership

**A real endeavour, **_achieved with you _**

As Australia’s multi-disciplinary advisory and business partner of choice for clients in defence, government and infrastructure, we deliver complex things that matter. It's not always an easy task, but anything worthwhile seldom is. Great things are rarely accomplished alone. We’re building something remarkable. Now we just need you.

**A real endeavour, **_shaped by you _**

As a **Product Manager, **your primary role will ensure efficient management of Product organisational interdependencies, encompassing stakeholder engagement, organisational governance, financial and resource management and risk management.

To succeed in this endeavour, you will:

- Conduct financial planning and coordinate with various governance committees to meet budget estimates, additional estimates, and bi-annual update submissions.
- Prepare committee submissions, including Decision and Noting briefs, and engage stakeholders through pre-briefs to support informed decision-making.
- Create and maintain Sustainment documentation, including Sustainment Reviews Screens and Bi-annual Updates.
- Manage the 'Product on a Page' and maintain the online presence for the product.
- Develop, maintain, and update Product Delivery Agreements or similar contractual documents.
- Utilise modelling, scenarios, and data visualisation tools for quantitative analysis, assisting in assessing the feasibility of proposals and informing capability decision-making.

**A real endeavour, **_driven by you _**

Our work is highly complex and confidential, so there are some things you must have to fulfil this role:

- Significant experience in a similar role, preferably within a professional services firm or the Defence industry.
- Demonstrated expertise in crafting and executing effective Product strategies and plans.
- Possesses a high level of autonomy, demonstrating the ability to independently handle various aspects of the role, including problem-solving and decision-making processes.
- Strong communication skills, both in written and verbal form.
- You must hold a current NV1 security clearance or higher.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a drive to manage critical projects and programs that build sovereign capability and deliver complex things that matter.

**Why Downer Professional Services?**

At Downer Professional Services, you’ll find the opportunity to build something remarkable. Here are some of the reasons why our people love working here:
**Work with purpose. **You’ll deliver or enable critical defence projects and programs in Australia, for Australia. Your expertise will help build sovereign capability.

**Great projects, influence and impact. **You might join us for the projects, but we think you’ll stay for the impact you can have. With high project ownership, agile problem solving and accessible leaders, you can go further at Downer Professional Services.

**Your opportunity to build something remarkable. **We’re proud of all we’ve achieved. But there’s much more to do. Together, we’re building a better, stronger, more agile Downer Professional Services. From process and systems to culture and communications, we're working hard to enable our teams to do their best work, whoever and wherever they are.

We encourage you to join us on our greatest endeavour. We’ll support and recognise your contribution, and you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits including:

- Veteran support initiatives and policies, including up to 20 days of Reservist Leave for veterans to remain connected as they transition out of active service
- An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.
- Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.

To learn more about why our people choose Downer Professional Services, read some of the stories of incredible people on our website.

**Ready to join us on our biggest endeavour?