Project Manager – Controls, Risk & Reporting

Job Description

Project Manager – Controls, Risk & Reporting

Job Location: Edinburgh Park, South Australia – We offer a range flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

The Project Manager will effectively engage stakeholders, lead a project team (may include industry partners) and manage sub-contractors/ consultants to achieve the required customer and company outcomes for straightforward to complex projects through the application of Project Management (PM) disciplines in accordance with the BAE Systems Australia PM framework. In the conduct of assigned duties, the Project Manager must maintain the goodwill of the customer, industry partners, BAE Systems Australia management and provide effective leadership to the project team.

Core Duties:

• Carry out project reviews as required to meet project and internal company review requirements
• Foster a positive and collaborative culture between key project stakeholders and the project team including the customer, industry partners, sub-contractors and suppliers
• Build and maintain a trusted relationship with the customer by being a focal point for customer contact
• Ensure all project requirements and/ or objectives are properly documented in a business case and/ or project brief, as appropriate and vigorously pursued
• Establish appropriate key success indicators and recommend trade-offs between scope, quality, time and cost
• Ensure that products and services delivered as part of a project are in accordance with the Product Safety Policy and provide customer satisfaction
• Identify project opportunities and risks and develop mitigation strategies for pursuit throughout contract phases. Monitor and report on the status of risks and opportunities
• Authorised and responsible for raising and mitigating potential, or known, problems that affect the quality of products and services, to support a pro-active, prevention based approach to the delivery of quality outcomes
• Responsible for providing input and offering recommendations for the improvement of Company processes and standard procedures

Essential Skills:

• Significant (6+ years) relevant experience in project management within an engineering organisation. Experience in Project Controls or Control Account roles previously preferred but not required.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with external stakeholders including customers
• Prior or current experience using Open Plan Professional or Primavera P6 preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to work with and building collaborative relationships customers, industry partners, suppliers and government authorities, with the ability to negotiate with and influence internal and/ or external stakeholders in a way which generates business benefit whilst maintaining key relationships
• Ability to motivate individuals and teams across a number of business areas, to deliver project requirements

The Arctic-OTHR Team

As the Australian Government’s Arctic – Over The Horizon Radar (OTHR) industry partner for JORN, BAE Systems is looking to mobilise an exceptional team to support a ground-breaking Defence export opportunity for the nation. This is your chance to join a growing team delivering world-leading capability to the Australian and Canadian Governments.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Security statement

Please note, 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 one. Further information regarding security clearances. Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information