Senior Project Manager

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

TheSenior Project Managerplays a critical role in delivering digital, technology and business solutions that support the establishment and operation of the Australian Shipbuilder (a joint venture between ASC and BAE Systems) for the SSN-AUKUS submarine program.

Some flexibility around working hours is required as you will be partnering with others in different time zones and occasional travel may be undertaken.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex, competing high priority projects across the project delivery lifecycle on time, cost and scope.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, costs and dependencies.
• Lead and motivate cross functional teams including Solution Architects, Business Analysts, Process Modellers, Technical Specialists and Change Managers, among others, so that all stakeholders are aligned towards agreed outcomes that met design, budget and fit-for-purpose outcomes.
• Managing third parties and their agreed contract deliverables.
• Ensure project governance, quality assurance and compliance.
• Capture and manage project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Monitor and report on project progress, track milestones and proactively control the project to manage deviations from the plan.
• Support continuous improvementactivities

About you

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Extensive project management experience in large and complex environments, across multiple workstreams and stakeholder groups.
• Proven track record in successfully delivering a broad range of major enterprise IT projects and business initiatives.
• Possess an expert-level understanding of project management methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile/Scrum, among others.
• Advanced skills with project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, Jira or similar.
• Proficiency in project planning, scheduling, budget, risk, and change management.
• Superior leadership skills with the ability to build and develop high performing teams
• Strong commercial acumen and experience in business case development and contract management.
• Flexible and adaptable to work within a dynamic environment where you may need to adjust course at short notice without compromising project outcomes.
• Recognised Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM).

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to a NV1 level. 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

• Six weeks of annual leave
• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family and much more.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC's 2500-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.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.