Performance & Collaboration Manager

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**About the Team**

RDA’s operations in Australia are growing rapidly and we are seeking an experienced Performance & Collaboration Manager to join us during this exciting and dynamic time. Reporting directly to the General Manager Tactical Wheeled Vehicles, this senior leadership position you will act as the prime interface for the delivery of our Land 400-2 program to the Commonwealth of Australia.

**About the Role**

RDA is seeking an experienced **Performance & Collaboration Manager** to deliver operational effectiveness across the organisation’s current and future programs, including but not limited to LAND400-2 Acquisition and Support Contracts. This will include the development, implementation and maintenance of our Integrated Planning, Monitoring & Control and Continuous Improvement activities.

As **Performance & Collaboration Manager**, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

- Working with the Program Management Office (PMO) to establish effective, tailored processes for scope identification and management, integrated planning & scheduling, estimating cost and time, integrated risk identification and quantification and proposal development;
- Be the Secretary for the Program Strategic Relationship Boards, Key Program Reviews and the Contract Progress Meetings;
- Establish, implement and maintain New Business / Proposal Development Process and a Change Management Process;
- Establish and maintain effective reporting structures and data necessary to ensure the effective execution of the program plans and any corrective actions;
- Establish and monitor any integrated risk management to ensure linkage to planned activities, EAC reporting and progress monitoring of Action effectiveness;
- Establish and maintain systems for Continuous Improvement initiative identification, prioritisation, monitoring and tracking;
- Manage and coordinate the interface between numerous Entities involved in the LAND400-2 program;
- Present to stakeholders, reports on the progress as well as challenges and remediation plans in relation to the program; and
- Liaise with the Commonwealth of Australia and other internal and external stakeholders.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of **Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust**. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

- Hold tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering or a related discipline;
- Proven experience in Project/Program Management, preferably within the Defence Industry;
- Experience in managing projects and project resources including subcontractors and multiple service providers using PM methodologies;
- Operational knowledge and capability of the Microsoft Office Professional;
- Sound and proven leadership capabilities;
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication, consultation and negotiation skills;
- Be eligible for an Australian Government Security Clearance (Negative Vetting 1) and have the capacity to satisfy pre-employment screening; and
- An ability to travel internationally and interstate when and if required.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Have a long weekend every second week with a 9 day working fortnight
- Working in a great team and with exciting products
- State of the art facilities with onsite subsidized cafeteria
- Internal incentive and referral program
- Opportunity for career development and further training
- Strong links to our global Rheinmetall community
- Opportunity to work on major projects such as LAND 400
- Attractive Remuneration package with salary sacrificing & novated leases
- Flexibility in workplace settings offering opportunities to work in multiple locations
- Corporate discounts with gyms, private health funds and various car dealerships
- Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their families overall wellbeing

WHO WE ARE

Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, a global technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions - Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Weapon and Ammunition. RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capabilty to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection and sustainment.

Rheinmetall recognises the strength that comes with employee diversity. We are commited to providing an inclusive work environment where each employee is treated fairly and respectfully. Diversity is critical to our ability to work sucessfully as a team regardless of borders, language or culture. Ou