Product Manager

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution.

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We are looking for a Product Manager to join our team. This role will take ownership of tasks for a major project and has great career progression

Bullet Points

• Be a part of the future capability of ADF Air Combat systems.
• Stable, established and well-respected leading organisation in Defence.
• Australian citizenship and NV1 clearance required as minimum.

Full Job Description

Tell me about this role:

We are currently looking for a security cleared (NV1 or higher) Product Manager to join our team on a permanent basis. This role will see you perform complex planning, governance and achievement of Air Combat business, project and product objectives/milestones

This role is based at Amberley and is a full-time ongoing permanent position.

This role offers uncapped training and development opportunities as well as other benefits including free parking, flexible working and different leave arrangements including paid parental, study, reserve and volunteer leave.

What will I be doing day to day?

• Perform complex planning and execution to assure delivery of fit for purpose including management of project/product scope, schedules, risks, budgets and resources
• Support the Capability Manager with the development and progression of project/product submissions in accordance with One Defence Capability System requirements, e.g. gates, reviews, committees
• Fundamental Input to Capability (FIC) integration and co-ordination through high stakeholder engagement and strong relationships
• Develop, update and maintain required project/product documentation required to govern the project/product, e.g. iPMP
• Undertake required Project/Product reporting using applicable management systems, e.g. PPRIP, SPMS
• Undertake Risk, Issue and Opportunity identification and management
• Conduct business in accordance with the CASG BMS, Project Controls Function policies, procedures and guidelines.

What sort of skills do I need?

• Experience within a Defence environment, preferably in the Air Combat domain
• Previous Project Management experience
• Project Management qualifications
• Strong communication skills
• Process orientated with good attention to detail
• Minimum NV1 security clearance (must be an Australian citizen)

What's in it for me?

• Flexibility - We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as a 9-day fortnight and remote working options.
• Inclusion - We like our employees to feel safe bringing their whole self to work offering a number of programs promoting inclusion such as public holiday swap and 40/40/20, our vision for a gender inclusive workplace.
• Benefits and Rewards - We have a competitive package of benefits and rewards including additional superannuation; flexible leave options; salary continuation insurance; professional certification bonus; employee discount program.
• Exciting work – Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent Defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.

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