Senior Project Manager

2 months ago

Adelaide, Australia Ultra Full time

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide

Flexible Working

At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible.

We offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. And that's not all – we provide flexible start and finish times.

We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

The Project Management function in Ultra delivers the project team with leadership, planning, motivation, understanding and experience. The function is accountable for the performance (to time, quality, cost and/or as-bid Gross Margin) of the project and manages project elements, including, but not limited to, schedule, cost, resources and risks. An individual at this grade leads large teams to input into the plans of the function. Will be responsible for implementing policy and ensuring delivery within area of responsibility, linking with other parts of the function or business.

The Project Manager is responsible and accountable for ensuring that the defined project scope is achieved within the budget, timescale and quality standards specified by our customer, whilst developing our people, processes and tools to grow the business.

Specific duties include:

  • Manage the customer relationship through effective internal and external communications and reporting;
  • To manage projects to deliver the agreed outcomes within the required timeframe and cost;
  • Lead, motivate and manage project team personnel to instill a commitment to project financial, schedule and technical goals;
  • Guide the development of project scope, the definition of work scope activities and implement scope controls;
  • Plan and implement the project schedule, monitor and assess performance, and implement corrective actions as required to meet delivery expectations;
  • Plan, monitor and control project costs to achieve budget expectations and prepare monthly financial and project status reports for internal and external stakeholders;
  • Manage project resources through effective resource planning, staff training and development, and assess staff performance;
  • Oversee supply chain procurement activities to ensure quality and performance requirements are met;
  • Implementation of the Earned Value Measurement techniques and the Australian Defence standard for Cost Schedule Control System (CSCS) reporting;
  • Identify and manage the alleviation of project risks and the realisation of project opportunities; and
  • Participate in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) activities to maintain a safe and clean work environment

Experience/Knowledge:

  • Minimum 3+ years Defence industry experience managing an engineering development project;
  • Familiarity with the technical regulatory framework and governance requirements imposed by the Australian Defence Organisation.
  • Sound understanding of PMBOK Project Management principles;
  • Experience in developing and maintaining Work Breakdown Structures (experience with DEF(AUST) 5664A preferred);
  • Knowledge of AS/NZS 4360 Risk Management;
  • A sound knowledge of performance management frameworks, including Earned Value Management system and processes;
  • Skilled in the use of MS Project or Open Plan Professional

Demonstrated ability to perform in areas: scheduling, budgeting/cost control, financial reporting, interpersonal skills and customer relationships

Why it’s great to work for Ultra Maritime

  • Work a 9 day/ fortnight;
  • Option to purchase additional leave;
  • Employee Assistance Program;
  • Wellbeing Program;
  • Free on-site car parking;
  • Free coffee/ tea/ soft drinks and fruit;
  • CFS/ SES/ Reservist Paid Leave; and
  • Professional development and study assistance,to name a few....

We really want you to be able to shine in the application process, so we can see what your strengths are; as such we are happy to be flexible around our process.

#MAR

Nationality Requirements


The successfully appointed candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a current Australian Defence Security Clearance to Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1).

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

Company: Ultra Maritime

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