Project 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 currently have an excellent opportunity for Practitioner Project Manager within Hunter Program based in Osborne Naval Shipyard, South Australia.

Reporting to the Delivery Project Manager, the Practitioner Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the Delivery Project Manager and the Phase Managers with tracking enablement and delivery of the Manufacturing Delivery scope.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as remote working, working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Delivery Project Manager and the Phase Managers with tracking enablement and delivery of the Manufacturing Delivery scope, with action-centred approach and driving to schedule delivery and cost recovery
• Supporting the Manufacturing Delivery Project Management team in managing risks, issues, actions and change
• Assisting the Fabrication and Construction Managers and their respective Integrated Work Team (IWT) Managers, on the delivery of small projects or initiatives where Project Management application would be deemed valuable, with the support of the Manufacturing Delivery Project Manager
• Build and maintain effective relationships as well as positively influencing all functional areas involved with Manufacturing Delivery to ensure Objectives, Critical Success Factors and Milestones are achieved
• Supporting the Manufacturing Delivery Project Management team in incorporating Project Management best practices across the Fabrication and Construction phases, including supporting the IWT Managers with their implementation and reporting
• Support the various stakeholders involved in alignment of schedule across WBS levels, escalating issues identified and helping the Phase Managers in management of their Performance Measurement Baseline
• Assist in various Operational and Programs meetings with generation and regular update of Manufacturing Delivery reporting needs and participate in meetings, as required
• Actively engage in the coordination, collation, documentation of Learning from Experience (LfE) between Phases of the Program
• Identify project opportunities and risks and support the development of mitigation strategies for pursuit throughout contract phases. Monitor and report on the status of risks and opportunities

About YOU

The Practitioner Project Manager is required to have the following qualifications and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or equivalent (advantageous)
• Demonstrated experience in a project or business management role
• Demonstrated experience in the planning and delivery of discrete project outcomes within a low complexity project environment
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Experience co-ordinating cross-functional teams
• Must be able to gain and maintain a minimum BASELINE Security Clearance, or higher level as required for the role

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