Project Practitioner - Edinburgh, Australia - BAE Systems

BAE Systems
BAE Systems
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Edinburgh, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Perform purposeful work of national significance

  • Develop your PM skills by bringing your analytical and financial skills to our projects
  • Enjoy flexible work practices, engaging work and an inclusive culture where we strive to make every individual feel valued


At BAE Systems we are recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance to our customers and with this we are known for developing some of the most impressive careers.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Project Practitioner - System Integrated Product Team within our Battlespace Integrated Solutionsbased in Edinburgh Parks, SA.

What this opportunity will mean for you?

  • Performing purposeful work where your efforts are recognized in an environment enabling you to thrive
  • World class career opportunities, as our biggest project is YOU Your success is our success
  • Accessibility to flexible working arrangements that will provide you with balance and a lifestyle that fosters wellbeing
  • Access to our competitive employee benefits program that are designed to better support you: Employee Benefits
  • Being part of a workplace culture that is safe, inclusive and takes pride in their company values

Your new role:


As the Project Practitioner - System Integrated Product Team you will be a part of the Project Management team supporting cost and schedule goals associated with assigned projects.

Your skills will support complex analysis of performance data across the program, identifying insights to support decision makers in determining appropriate courses of action.

Working in JORN you are contribute to a major upgrade of one of Australia's unique surveillance capabilities. This upgrade directly supports the Australian Defence Force in protecting Australia's northern and western approaches.


In more specific terms you will:

  • Report into the JORN Phase 6 System's Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead
  • Ensure objectives are achieved in accordance with the contractual and company requirements in order to deliver required performance.
  • Support the Systems IPT CAM in achieving cost and schedule goals
  • Guide, mentor and assist the Work Package Managers, ensuring robust definition, forecasts and progress tracking is established. Managing the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), resource management, and raising of Baseline Change Requests (BCRs).
  • Work closely with Project Controls Analyst to develop monthly CAM reports including summarised progress, schedule, Earned Value Management (EVM) and EAC (Estimated Actual Completion) updates.
  • Lead System Risk and Opportunity reviews, through strategic and rolling wave planning actively seek opportunities to burn down risks, and embrace project opportunities.
  • Input to System Project Performance Reviews (PPRs), Contract Status Reports (CSRs), and other internal and external reporting, metrics, and workshops.
  • Lead System's IPT Rolling wave planning and Deputise for the System Team Lead as required.

About you:


As an applicant for this opportunity, you'll have:

  • Demonstrated ability in earned value and cost account management.
  • Exceptional customer service and communication skills in order to work in a strong customer orientated environment.
  • Ability to build & manage relationships, proactive, organised with outstanding professionalism
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate individuals and teams across a number of business areas, to shape outcomes and implement program requirements.
  • Demonstrated capability to navigate through complexity and ambiguity.
  • An ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management.
  • Proven problem solving and analytical expertise
  • Influencing skills enabling successful delivery and collaboration across the project team and stakeholder community.
We believe in hiring for potential so if this role resonates with you, but you don't meet all the required criteria, we would still love to hear from you


Clearances:


As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.


Our culture:

You will be joining a culture that truly cares about your wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion is at the top of our agenda.

We are striving to create an inclusive culture where the voices and talents of every individual are valued and everyone has a sense of belonging.

We are also proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180

If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives via this link.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
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