Practitioner Project Manager

Job Description

Job Location: Osborne Naval Shipyard – SA

We offer a range of hybrid and 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:

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Practitioner Project Manager to join our Maritime Sustainment Program Delivery team at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in SA.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Performance Manager to drive the successful delivery of assigned projects—ensuring technical outcomes, cost targets, and schedule commitments are met in line with contractual obligations and business goals. It’s a chance to play a meaningful part in a high‑profile maritime program while shaping real impact across a complex, fast‑moving environment.

Core Duties:

• Enhance program metrics — Partner with delivery teams to refine and uplift Program KPIs and performance measures.
• Define business requirements — Work closely with stakeholders to capture requirements and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Drive performance reporting — Produce status reports and coordinate variance analysis and corrective‑action activities.
• Design cross‑functional solutions — Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to shape solutions that meet business needs.
• Coordinate program reporting — Compile Program Performance reports, ensuring timely, high‑quality measurement submissions.
• Support informed decision‑making — Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to guide business decisions.
• Participate in review forums — Attend and contribute to project and program review meetings.
• Resolve program issues — Lead or support issue resolution activities as directed by the Program Lead Team.

Essential Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in a project management or project support role
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Experience co-ordinating cross-functional teams
• Understanding of scheduling integration
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Visio
• Ability to partner with and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to obtain the necessary deliverables
• Capability to identify and solve complex problems, think critically and innovate
• High level writing and presentation skills that extend to clear and accurate reports appropriate for a management audience
• Current Baseline Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or relevant experience (desirable, but not essential)

Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) program:

Under the Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) program, Australia’s Hobart class destroyers — HMA Ships Hobart, Brisbane and Sydney, will receive advancements that will boost capability to ensure they remain effective in a dynamic maritime environment

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.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

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.