Project Manager - Canberra, Australia - BAE Systems

Description

Position Type: Permanent - Full Time

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Application Close Date: 18-Apr-2024

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 an experienced Project Manager to join our Red Ochre Autonomy and Sensors Program based in ACT – Canberra.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, this role will be responsible for effectively engaging stakeholders, leading a project team and managing sub-contractors / consultants to achieve project requirements efficiently, effectively and safely.

Working across all aspects of Project Management, the successful applicant will be responsible for leading a collaborative and integrated team – with a best for enterprise culture.Additionally, we are seeking a dynamic individual who will be able to source market opportunities and contribute to product development.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivery of projects with clear defined scope of works
• Leading the project team to ensure timely activity, integration and efficient use of time and resources to meet requirements
• Track and report progress and forecast final targets for cost and schedule
• Fostering a positive collaborative culture between key project stakeholders and the project team including the customer, sub-contractors and suppliers
• Ensuring all project requirements and/ or objectives are properly documented in a business case and/or project brief, as appropriate and vigorously pursued
• Establishing appropriate key success indicators and recommend trade-offs between scope, quality, time and cost
• Maintenance of project management baseline

About YOU

• Tertiary Qualification in Project Management or Engineering (advantageous)
• Previous experience in a Project Management role within the Australian Defence sector
• Proven experience delivering successful projects in addition to stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Previous experience managing successful teams in additional to subcontractors / consultants
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• NV1 Defence Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

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 welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit:

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.