Program & Enterprise Risk Manager

About us:

At Lockheed Martin Australia, we believe that when people are empowered, inspired, and supported, they can achieve extraordinary things. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. We champion inclusion and continuous learning, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. And we thrive on collaboration, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. Every day is a chance to solve the world's most complex challenges and make a profound impact. Experience it here.

About the role:

This key role oversees risk management across Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA), ensuring compliance with industry standards while supporting strategic growth and operational excellence. It involves enterprise-wide risk governance, stakeholder engagement, and the continuous improvement of risk processes, tools, and training.

Your responsibilities will include:

Project and Program Risk Management

• Provide risk governance support in alignment with AS31000 standards

• Provide direct risk management support for Lockheed Martin Australia programs as required

• Develop and maintain metrics and reports on risk governance, Business Area risk health, and risk management execution across all program activities

• Ensure high-quality risk management products and services meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements (AS31000, COSO).

• Engage with Business Areas to ensure effective risk planning, documentation, and governance for bids and proposals

• Drive continuous improvement in risk management through training, audits, and process updates

Enterprise Risk Management

• Provide SME support to the LMA Director for Program Performance, Quality, and Operations in ERM

• Develop and maintain metrics and reports on risk governance, program health, and execution across all ERM activities

• Organise and run ERM Working Groups and support the ERM Board, including materials preparation and minutes

• Engage across LMA to assess and propose Enterprise Risks and Opportunities for ERM Board approval

• Drive positive action on the mitigation of accepted Enterprise Risks and Opportunities

Program Performance Responsibilities

• Maintain the LMA Risk Management Framework

• Oversee risk management processes, skills development, and tools usage

• Lead the Risk Management Community of Practice

• Support LMA continuous improvement agenda

• Drive risk tools adoption and self help to drive risk management excellence

• Facilitate ERM tool adoption and implementation

About you:

• Extensive experience in risk management governance at both the project and Business level within the Australian Defence sector, aligned with AS31000 and ASDEFCON standards

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels, with proven ability to negotiate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

• Tertiary qualifications from an accredited institution in Risk Management or Enterprise Excellence or alike

Special Requirements:

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

Employment may be contingent on the satisfactory result of criminal and/or other background screens, which require the collection and transfer of personal information.

What we offer you:

When you join Lockheed Martin, you work on projects you won't experience anywhere else. We offer you a range of benefits built to suit you, no matter what stage of life you are in.

• Flexible work & Hybrid work options

• Access to our online discounts program offering immediate discounts or cashback

• A variety of leave options including Purchase Leave to support you and your family

• Additional benefits such as Novated Leasing and Fitness Programs

• Learning & Development platforms to encourage ongoing self-development