Support Systems Delivery Manager

At BAE Systems Australia
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
- Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Systems Delivery Manager to join our Hunter Class Frigate (HCF) program based at either our Bourke Street, Melbourne office or Osborne Naval Shipyard, South Australia.
Reporting to the HCF Throughlife Support Director, this role will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure they are fully engaged and aware of the ILS strategy plans, products and service offerings. Additionally, the successful applicant will also work closely with the Commonwealth to support their understanding of the developed and delivered products.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Establishing, leading and managing the Support Systems Product Domains, including: Maintenance Requirements Determination (MRD), Availability Reliability and Maintainability (ARM), Supply Support, Training and Technical Publications.
- Lead consolidation and analysis of the actual costs and achieved schedule on a monthly basis, anticipate and resolve potential future cost and schedule variations
- Lead the development of logistics support strategies to meet system and support requirements including the design and continuous optimisation of the operational support system.
- Ensure that the Support System implications off evolving design changes including their impact on the product life cycle logistics are understood
- Assist the Support Systems Program in the identification, development, update and implementation of state of the art integrated system methodologies, processes, procedures and instructions as required.
- Lead the management and identification of Risks and Opportunities for the work being performed
- Effectively mentor, lead and develop all Support System Delivery personnel.
- Review and lead continuous improvement to processes on an ongoing basis.
- Be able to travel both domestically and internationally to support both the Project and ILS strategic outcomes.

About YOU
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Project Management (desirable)
- Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within the local defence sector
- Experience building collaborative relationships with external stakeholders including customers
- Experience in the development and delivery of systems/ products that are complex in nature
- Ability to articulate strategy/ purpose and link to objectives and project deliverables
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Current NV1 Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain

About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant

Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Further information regarding security clearances.