Project Coordinator

General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defence company. From Gulfstream business jets and combat vehicles to nuclear-powered submarines and communications systems, people around the world depend on our products and services for their safety and security.

In Australia, General Dynamics Land Systems – Australia (GDLS-A) works closely with Defence and industry partners to ensure our vehicles continue to meet all mission requirements as needed by the Australian Defence Force.

Project Coordinator – GDLS-A Programs

We are currently recruiting for a Project Coordinator to join our team in Mawson Lakes, South Australia.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the GDLS-A Program and Project Manager(s) to:

· Plan, budget and schedule work packages.

· Manage Commonwealth Request for Quotes (RFQs) throughout the Sales lifecycle, including proposal development and management of the gate review approval process.

· Administer, coordinate and submit responses and reports to the Commonwealth and Commercial customers as required.

· Lead all Contract Change Proposals (CCP) and Survey and Quote (S&Q) variation activities, including Programs responsibilities.

· Administer, coordinate and compile bid and tender responses in accordance with corporate policies and procedures, and specific contract requirements.

· Meet all Project Management obligations with respect to the processing of Spare Parts Request for Quotes (RFQs) to Commonwealth and Commercial customers.

· Ensure milestones are achieved.

In addition, you will:

Work closely with the Program Manager and Project Manager(s) to develop a strong working relationship with the Commonwealth's CA01 Heavy Armour Systems and CA02 ASLAV Armoured Fighting Vehicles Fleet Managers and other Customer's Programs and teams.

• Develop strong working relationships with other GDLS International Programs – Australia and key POCs, in particular key leadership personnel
• Undertake a range of project or program support responsibilities to meet business objective needs and outcomes
• Assist in the preparation of periodic progress reporting against schedule, risk and budget including estimate at completion
• Assist in the preparation of project plans and data deliverables to the customer in accordance with contract schedules
• Conduct research and analysis to assist in the development of solutions to a range of issues relating to the business environment
• Undertake training across commercial and project disciplines to grow capability as required
• Analyse data sets and defence sector initiatives to identify sales growth and productivity opportunities
• Utilise discipline related knowledge to provide informed customer service, advice and solutions to internal and external stakeholders
• Support supplier and customer meetings as required, and in time, lead these engagements
• Preparation of correspondence, documents and meeting minutes
• Maintain filing and retrieval system for documentation and correspondence
• Data collation, report preparation, and development and maintenance of information registers
• Maintain log for project action items
• Maintain Project Risk Register
• Enter sales orders, quotes, and service requests into corporate systems
• Support the preparation of GDLS-A proposals (ROMs, budgetary estimates, spares pricing, CCPs etc.) in response to customer requests or agreed unsolicited proposals
• Present to Leadership and Customers status of deliverables and metrics where required.
• Assist in the development and negotiation of contract and sub-contract agreements
• Ensure compliance with General Dynamics, customer and supplier confidentiality and security requirements.

Your skills and experience will include:

· Bachelor Degree in Business or Commerce.

· Maintaining a logical approach in the analysis of data.

· Ability to collaborate with the Commonwealth, suppliers and internal team members.

· Good understanding of Costing and Finance Principles

· Ability to think critically and methodically, and provide solutions.

· Demonstrated ability to analyse, isolate and interpret business needs and develop appropriate business solutions.

To be successful for this role, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian government security clearance.

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To apply, please send your resume to recruitment-, or apply via SEEK.

GDLS-A is a proud supporter of veterans and welcomes those ex-serving and their families to apply.

GDLS-A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and those from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.