Project Controls – Planning Manager

Project Controls – Planning Manager

Job Location: Flinders Street, South Australia – 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:

The Project Controls – Planning Manager (PCPM) is responsible for leading the proper use of the company Earned Value Management (EVM) System so that the project management team can adequately monitor and report on project cost, schedule progress and risk status. The PCPM leads a group of people to perform this function at either program, portfolio or project level. In the conduct of assigned duties, the PCPM must maintain the goodwill of the Customer and company management, by ensuring that our established EVM processes are carried out to report and manage the project with timely, accurate EVM data

Core Duties:

• Manage the project team to establish the initial cost & schedule baseline
• Provide expert assistance in the use of cost & schedule tools (Open Plan / Primavera / Microsoft Project, and Cobra) to Enter all baseline data into the cost and schedule tools, and manage the project team to use scheduling tools where required
• Provide EVM project reporting and analysis data to the project team on a monthly basis
• Manages staff responsible for the administration of invoicing, foreign exchange, economic price variation (escalation), and Australian Industry Involvement reporting & bank guarantees
• Assist the Project Management Function with gaining and maintaining any Cost Schedule Control Systems Criteria (CSCSC) validation or project Cost Schedule Status Reporting (CSSR) accreditations
• Functional responsibility for the performance, career development and mentoring of other Project Controllers

Essential Skills:

• Proven performance at a similar level or demonstrated prior experience and demonstrable competence, or demonstrated proven performance and progression as a SPC
• Prior experience leading a team
• Demonstrated schedule experience and demonstrated cost experience is essential
• Ability to use several analytical techniques to break apart complex problems into component parts
• Ability to negotiate with and influence internal and/or external stakeholders in a way which generates business benefit whilst maintaining key relationships

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 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.