IT Program Manager

Job Description

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 IT Program Manager to join our team within AUKUS LOB based in Adelaide.

The IT Program Manager will effectively engage stakeholders, including senior executives and the customer to achieve the required IT outcomes for this complex multi-disciplinary program of work.

This role is well suited to a senior leader who thrives in complexity, is comfortable operating with ambiguity and can integrate technical, commercial and enabling inputs to achieve the desired results.

More specifically, you will:

• Delivery of complex projects and execution of strategic projects
• Develop strategic relationships with industry partners and BAE Systems international entities
• Foster a positive and collaborative culture between the 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 (KSI’s) and recommend trade-offs between scope, quality, time and cost. Monitor relevance of KSI’s and influence enhancements where valuable
• Ensure that products and services delivered as part of a project are in accordance with the Product Safety Policy and provide customer satisfaction
• Develop an appropriate risk management culture, which continuously mitigates known risk areas. Ensure risk position, and business impacts, are communicated outside of the project team
• Implement and follow project management policies and processes in line with BAE Systems Australia’s Operational Framework

About YOU

• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex programs of work, managing dependencies, risks and competing priorities to achieve strategic outcomes with a technology focus
• Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, concise updates and tailor messaging to suit different stakeholders within an IT context
• Broad understanding of technology landscapes with the ability to contribute to aligning IT initiatives to business objectives
• Demonstrated ability to engage, influence and manage senior stakeholders to drive alignment and achieve program objectives.
• Experienced in business analysis, business acumen and strategic planning, including requirements definition and business case development
• Specific Project / Program management qualifications are not mandatory but higher education qualifications in project management / IT at degree level are highly desirable
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain.
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations.

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.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

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.

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

Awarded the Benchmarcx ‘Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026′. 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: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

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.