Project Manager

Job Description

At BAE Systems Australia

Do interesting work that matters

Enjoy what you do

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 currently have a newly created opportunity for a Project Manager based at our Edinburgh Parks, SA Offices. You will be responsible to project manage, maintain healthy customer relationships, achieve project financial targets and continuously improve processes relating to the sustainment of Naval and Surveillance products and services. This role is required to be based on-site due to the management of hardware repairs, however some flexibility is available such as the 9-day fortnight.

Responsibilities

• Support numerous customer’s sustainment requirements including management of contracts and delivering upon contractual requirements.
• Actively manage repairable item work order workflows to achieve optimised outputs whilst maintaining governance.
• Apply a continuous improvement view on all aspects of sustainment support.
• Lead a small team to assist with the delivery of the sustainment projects.
• Identify and implement Value for Money (VFM) initiatives that improve project outcomes for the company and customers.
• Foster a positive collaborative culture between the key project stakeholders and the project team including the customer, sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Identify project opportunities and risks and develop mitigation strategies for pursuit throughout contract phases. Monitor and report on the status of risks and opportunities.
• Ensure that products and services delivered as part of a project are in accordance with the Product Safety Policy and provide customer satisfaction.

About YOU

• Australian Citizen, eligible to obtain and maintain a defence security clearance (Essential).
• Demonstrated customer facing experience in a project or business management role.
• Demonstrated experience in understanding and managing workflows (Oracle, Maximo and Jira).
• An eye for detail and accuracy, driven by data to continuously improve processes and results.
• Specific project management qualifications are not mandatory but vocational/ trade or higher education qualifications in project management and/ or allied disciplines are highly desirable.
• Ability to negotiate with and influence internal and/ or external stakeholders.
• Leadership experience, to guide and develop others.
• Qualification/demonstrated experience in a technical background (preferably electronics).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent IT skills, especially in MS Excel, MS Project, Oracle, Maximo and Jira.

We believe in hiring for potential, we understand 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 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.

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.

As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification.

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.

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