General Manager Program Delivery

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**

Based in Osborne (SA), you will be reporting to the Program Director Collins Class Submarine (CCSM), working closely with the General Manager (GM) Operations Execution, GM Multi Class Sustainment (MCS) Project Management Office (PMO), GM MCS Class Services and Head of Project Delivery SSN Sustainment, the GM Program Delivery is accountable for ensuring the effective planning, execution and close out of all CCSM Program Maintenance availabilities in South Australia and Western Australia, and Operational Period Maintenance (OPM) in domestic and international ports as required. You are accountable for ensuing the effective planning, implementation and close out of all CCSM Program updates and upgrades and ensuring all the above are managed in accordance with ASC project management practices including detailed management of scope, schedule, cost and risk.

**Responsibilities**
- Provide direct leadership to the Head of Delivery (SA), Head of Delivery (WA) and the Head of Upgrades and Updates
- Develop and maintain CCSM WBS in consultation with the MCS PMO team
- Develop and maintain the CCSM Master Schedules in line with the High-Level Work Plan (HLWP)
- Maintain a resource demand projection and identify and communicate resourcing/ workforce requirements to MCS PMO
- Develop and maintain the cost baseline for Maintenance Availabilities
- Oversee management of monthly internal and external reporting and variance analysis
- Ensure risks to Program delivery are continually reviewed and managed to closure by project owners

**About you**
- Tertiary qualification in Project Management, engineering, business, management or related field
- Advanced skills and experience in the full range of project management services
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior project management/planning role, preferably in Defence /shipbuilding sector
- Strong proficiency in sustainment including FCD, MCD, ID, SMP and IMP
- Demonstrated ability to plan large scale complex projects in the maritime industry
- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement interventions and high-quality solutions to complex problems

**Eligibility**

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

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.