Commercial Manager

All Systems GO Perform purposeful work of national significance
- Drive commercial outcomes and make a real impact for our largest shipbuilding program
- Enjoy flexibility, engaging work and a culture that embraces diversity and open-mindedness

At BAE Systemswe are all systems go as we continue to drive innovation and seek passionate and talented people to join our business. We currently have an exciting leadership opportunity for a Commercial Manager within our Maritime Business Unitbased in Osborne, South Australia. This role provides the flexibility of the mix of working from home and office.

**What this opportunity will mean for you**:

- Joining an organisation that is passionate about developing some of the most impressive careers in the world
- Unique opportunities to contribute to programs of national significance whilst growing your skills
- A strong safety culture, inclusive teams and work to be proud of, underpinned by a compelling set of values
- Industry-leading flexibility options to unlock the talent and diversity of every individual

**Your new role**:
Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will be joining a high performing team of inspired specialist commercial negotiators, providing commercial guideline and direction to our Maritime team. Rich of growth opportunities, the role will contribute to securing the next phase of the Hunter Class Frigate Program, building Continuous Naval shipbuilding capability and growing the Research & Technology portfolio.
The role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the largest Australian shipbuilding program and elevate your career by building strategic enterprise growth in the Maritime sector.
You will be able to benefit from our flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, nine days fortnight and recently expanded leave policy.

**More specifically, you will**:

- Manage commercial obligations of the Hunter Class Frigate programs, including the and provide guidance and direction to the program on compliance with contract, Australian government and foreign government requirements for the management of intellectual property, confidential information, controlled technology and classified information and data
- Manage and foster engaging relationship with internal / external customers & cross business / functional requirements
- Manage and lead commercial inputs to phase reviews, bid approval reviews and contract status reviews
- Identify and manage commercial risks and liabilities, develop cost-effective means of managing those risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures
- Oversee with issues of foreign exchange, escalation, payment arrangements, guarantees and insurance
- Prepare negotiating strategies and lead negotiating teams on commercial issues
- Prepare and deliver commercial management Plan(s) for the program
- Drive BAE Systems' commercial policies and practices, including the assurance of adherence to functional governance requirements

About you

**As an ideal applicant for this opportunity, you'll have**:

- Demonstrated commercial experience including leadership experience preferably in defence or engineering organisations
- Strong analytical and problem solving skill with an ability to motivate the team across number of business areas to shape and implement the business requirements
- Strong communicator and negotiator with an ability to engage effectively with wide range of stakeholders and customers
- Good commercial acumen with an ability to influence stakeholders to generate business benefits whilst maintaining key relationships

Whilst, not essential, degree qualification in commerce, law, project management, engineering or in relevant discipline is desirable

Clearances
As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.

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Please be aware that pursuant to different State government health directions, vaccination mandates regarding your ability to attend our Company sites may be applicable. Please be prepared to discuss your vaccination status with our recruiters as part of the recruitment process

Our culture
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where our people can thrive. For us that means ensuring that the voices and talents of our employees are valued and that everyone has a sense of belonging. We do not tolerate discrimination because of differences, such as age, ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, or sexual orientation.