Internal Projects

The Opportunity

Boeing Defence Australia's (BDA) Operations Integration is seeking a Manager, to lead our Continuous Improvement and Internal Projects team.

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Operations Integration, the ideal candidate will lead a team of continuous improvement and project management experts whilst working closely with cross-business key stakeholders to determine process improvement opportunities.

The role will require the experience and ability to shift seamlessly from strategic planning to hands-on delivery of projects and process improvements. Strong leadership skills are required with a track record of successful implementation to deliver value and achieve strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Coach, train, and lead a team of continuous improvement and project management specialists to ensure the successful delivery of initiatives and projects in alignment with defined benefits and organisational goals.
• Develop and manage the deployment of a business-level Continuous Improvement and Internal Projects roadmap in alignment with BDA strategy.
• Utilise data analysis to identify improvement opportunities and track the success of implemented initiatives.
• Manage and provide oversight of team project and continuous improvement plans and budgets to ensure successful opportunity realisation, adhering to Boeing Project Management Best Practices.
• Establish and maintain a governance framework for continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with organisational policies.
• Monitor project performance, provide regular reports to senior management, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-business key stakeholders at all levels to foster a supportive environment and ensure buy-in and support for effective delivery of business improvements.
• Partner with the Enterprise Change team to ensure change management activities are integrated into project and improvement plans, tailored appropriately.
• Support and coach leaders and teams on Lean and continuous improvement methodologies, directly leading the implementation of projects to build and sustain a culture of business improvement.
• A bachelor's degree in business management, business administration, project management, operations or a related field with relevant industry qualifications.
• Significant experience of leading, coaching, and developing a team with the ability to support, lead, and delegate the project team's responsibilities and tasks through all stages of the project life cycle.
• Demonstrable project management and/or continuous improvement experience, including experience in leading complex change initiatives in a large organisation.
• Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and achieve change through collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to provide strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams working on high profile projects to deliver business outcomes within defined timeframes.Key Qualifications and Skills
• A bachelor's degree in business management, business administration, project management, operations or a related field with relevant industry qualifications.
• Significant experience of leading, coaching, and developing a team with the ability to support, lead, and delegate the project team's responsibilities and tasks through all stages of the project life cycle.
• Demonstrable project management and/or continuous improvement experience, including experience in leading complex change initiatives in a large organisation.
• Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and achieve change through collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to provide strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams working on high profile projects to deliver business outcomes within defined timeframes.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

Culture

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Study assistance
• Salary packaging
• Employee Incentive Program
• Global opportunities

How to apply

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