Project Management Specialist

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**About Us**

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. We are leaders in the Defence Industry, delivering cutting-edge technology to our customers and proactively solving challenges posed by the complex and ever-changing Defence landscape.

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. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems that protect Australia and its national interests.

This is your opportunity to contribute to the future of the evolving Australian Defence environment. Advance your career with BDA where you'll be inspired, encouraged and empowered without limits.

**Position Overview**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Supports program planning initiatives to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.
- Support the development and maintenance of planning artifacts to support project execution.
- Supports schedule status updates to keep stakeholders informed.
- Deliver schedule execution reporting and analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Execute schedule baseline updates (BCR) to reflect project changes.
- Support complex schedule development efforts that align with program execution plans.
- Familiarity with BDA directives and standards, ensuring any gaps in process are identified and remediation plans are initiated and tracked
- Assist in the development and implement processes and policies to align with tool deployment

**Qualifications**:

- 5+ years of experience in scheduling or program planning with 1-2+ years within the defence industry, or a relevant degree with 1-2+ years within the defence industry
- Experience in operating Project Scheduling in a commercial environment
- Knowledge of project planning principles and techniques to achieve desired project outcome, including resource management
- Knowledge of planning & scheduling theory, concepts and principles required to deliver project outcomes
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Develops collaborative relationships in a team-based environment and builds rapport and trust among stakeholders
- Prior experience with OPP & Cobra in the Defence Industry will be advantageous although not required.
- Experience in MRO scheduling in a part 145-environment advantageous but not essential
- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen and hold, or have ability to obtain, an Australian defence security clearance.

**Benefits**

We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Working within our team, you will have the opportunity to gain in-depth exposure across various exciting projects and build on your professional network with internal stakeholders and external partners in the industry.
- We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide a mixture of flexible office and remote working options.
- We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and through employee awards.
- We value your professional development and will provide a vast range of formal and informal training, as well as assistance for further education.
- We offer competitive salary packaging options, and our Employee Incentive Program includes a bonus scheme and a wide range of corporate discounts.
- As part of a global company, your career opportunities extend internationally.

**Culture**

We foster an environment where every team member can bring their whole selves to work, with equal opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.