Project Controls Lead

**Project Controls Lead - LAND 400 Phase 2**

**Rheinmetall Defence Australia Pty Ltd in Brisbane**
- Rheinmetall

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- **Project Controls Lead - LAND 400 Phase 2**
- Ref.Nr.:

- **AU02272**
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- Contract Type:

- **Permanent Full-Time**

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**About the Team**

Reporting into the Program Integration Manager, the **Project Controls Lead - LAND 400 Phase 2**leads a team of scheduling and cost control specialists, resulting in clear and concise project performance reporting to internal and external stakeholders. You will work closely with project managers across all vehicle variants and functions to achieve business outcomes.

**About the Role**

The **Project Controls Lead - LAND 400 Phase 2**is responsible for the implementation, maintenance and ongoing management of the Scheduling and Earned Value Management System to be employed to monitor the performance of scope executed by Rheinmetall and other entities in Germany and Australia as part of the LAND 400 Phase 2 program.

The duties undertaken by the **Project Controls Lead - LAND 400 Phase 2**include, but not limited to:

- Creation and ongoing management of the Contract Master Schedule of the Program;
- Ensure Eared Value Management (EVM) is carried out in accordance with program conditions, Australian Standards, Defence Standards and Rheinmetall policy;
- Training of the Project Managers, Control Account Managers and other relevant team members in methodologies of Scheduling and EVM;
- Ensuring maintenance of the Contract Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB);
- Compilation and maintenance of Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS);
- Collaborate with Finance, Project Managers, Engineering and Production to ensure that goals of the business are achieved through proper setup and implementation of systems and process with respect to project controls functions;
- Collaborate with Finance to ensure time-phased budgets and program milestone payments are aligned over the life of the program; and
- Coordinate with clients, colleagues, management and customers.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

**What are we looking for?**

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company's values of **Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT)**. This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

- Tertiary qualification in Finance, Business, Engineering or Project Management;
- More than 7-10 years working experience in one of the relevant disciplines;
- Excellent skills in Project Management and Methodologies, Open Plan, Cobra and MS Office;
- Knowledge and understanding of Australian Standards (AS 4817-2006);
- Previous experience working in an AUSDEFCON environment (highly desirable);
- Proven inter-personnel skills to collaborate and engage with key stakeholders in a multi-functional environment;
- Ability to lead staff to ensure achievement of deliverables to customer;
- Ability to travel interstate and internationally when required; and
- Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
- Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
- Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
- Individualised Flexible Working Arrangements;
- Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
- On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
- Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family with overall health and wellbeing;
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
- Generous internal incentive and referral program;
- Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
- We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

CONTACT INFORMATION

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

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**Applications will close on 15/05/2025