Project Manager – Manufacturing Engineering

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 have a permanent full-time opportunity for a Project Manager to support our AUKUS Program, embedded within the Operations Project Management and Manufacturing Engineering (ME) teams. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager – Operations with a dotted line to the Head of Manufacturing Engineering, you’ll centralise PM activities across the ME function to drive consistent governance, readiness, and integration.

We’re looking for an experienced PM who can deliver in complex manufacturing engineering environments, who excels in collaboration and navigating change. Based at our Flinders Street offices in Adelaide CBD with hybrid working flexibility, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact at a critical program mobilisation phase.

Note: some after-hours availability is required for weekly engagement with BAE Systems UK counterparts. We can offer flexible start and finish times to help balance work and life including a 9 day fortnight.

Core Duties

• Lead integrated planning, scheduling, and resource coordination for ME work packages
• Maintain schedules aligned to program milestones, production readiness, and contractual commitments
• Monitor progress, identify risks and dependencies, and escalate issues as required
• Support governance and reporting cycles with accurate status updates and milestone tracking
• Ensure PM approach aligns with LCM framework and BAES Australia policies
• Develop and collate bids and estimates for the ME function
• Manage Control Account baselines, budget changes, and Contract Change Proposals
• Actively manage project risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain action, issue, assumption, and decision logs to support delivery assurance
• Provide PM support for ad-hoc and emergent project activity

Essential Skills

• Strong project management experience in an engineering environment
• Qualification in Engineering and/or Project Management (highly desirable)
• Ability to translate strategy into clear objectives and deliverables
• Ability to engage with BAE UK counterparts for evening meetings.
• Skilled at balancing competing priorities across customer and business needs
• Commercial acumen with broader business context awareness
• Sharp stakeholder management and communication skills across varied audiences
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous program environments
• Defence security clearance (or eligibility to obtain)
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations
• Complete and pass a nuclear mindset assessment

The AUKUS team

In early 2024, the Australian Government selected BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd to build Australia’s new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines in a significant development in the AUKUS trilateral security pact between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. This program will focus on developing advanced submarine capabilities, integrating cutting-edge technology, and fostering international cooperation among Australia, the UK, and the US.

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 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. (Remove for non-ITAR role) International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.