Senior Project Manager

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Top Secret (NV2)TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

As a Senior Project Manager, this dynamic opportunity will have you leading various projects, as required and dictated by business need. The projects that you will lead will primarily be focused on the incorporation of changes to various aviation engineering projects.

You will also have accountability for:

• Managing project teams as well as providing support to the Program Manager
• Managing Project Costs as well as being accountable for the project budget including reporting.
• Managing project schedules as well as develop and manage project timelines and deliverables including reporting.
• Managing project contracts as well as procurement and subcontracts in consultation with Northrop Grumman contracts/subcontracts team.
• Managing project stakeholders in reference to influencing project direction and outcomes through ongoing engagement with stakeholders (internal and customer) and other project SMEs.
• Managing project plans in relation to preparing thorough project plans.
• Managing project governance
• Project team leadership as required
• Ensuring that the project is delivered within time, cost, quality and resource constraints.
• Project risk management.
• Project Change Management in accordance with NGA procedures

About You:

• As the Senior Project Manager, you will have an eye for detail and have a strong work ethic. You will also have:
• Competencies in Project Management in accordance with AIPM Level 3 - Certified Practicing Senior Project Manager (CPSPM)
• Proven experience in managing high scale/complex projects, or multiple projects concurrently.
• Ideally experience in managing projects in a Defence environment although not essential
• 5 years or more experience in Project Management demonstrating Advanced Project Management Skills, Organisational Change, Business Acumen and Mentoring/Coaching
• Engineering or Technical qualification in a related field
• Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Project Management
• AIPM Level 3 - Certified Practicing Senior Project Practitioner (CPSPM)
• The ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance at NV2

What we Offer:

We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs.
• 2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave
• Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs
• Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option
• Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement

Who we are:

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia's future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other. 

Everyone Matters:

Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.

What's Your Possible?

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification

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