Senior Project Manager – ERP

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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 new and exciting opportunity as a Senior Project Manager – ERP to join our Defence Delivery line of business based in Adelaide, South Australia.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as hybrid working.

Reporting to the Portfolio Manager- Defence Delivery, you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of a series of complex projects that focus initially on manufacturing optimisation leading to digital manufacturing transformation. This includes working closely with key stakeholders/vendors to resolve/mitigate risks and issues relating to successful delivery of the Program of Work and subsequent realisation of expected benefits.

Key responsibilities include:

• Be responsible for end to end project scoping, planning and execution of projects with budgets between $0.5M to $10M and teams of up to ~15 people including, business analysis, architects, tech leads, test leads, subject matter experts and change managers
• Facilitate workshop and meetings to ensure projects are managed and delivered to agreed scope, quality, time and budget where outcomes are fit for purpose
• Build, lead, motivate and manage cross functional delivery teams/functions to meet expected delivery outcomes/commitments
• Manage and maintain engaging relationship with diverse and multiple stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity of project activities and outcomes
• Maintain project governance including active monitoring of project RAID logs, resource allocation and future demands
• Ensure the adherence to project management methodology, governance and assurance practices in accordance with BAE IM&T and PMO standards
• Prepare business case submissions for internal investment board approval including any re submissions due to change requests, scope changes and reprioritizations
• Partner with BAE System’s procurements team to execute diligent supplier selection practices that include preparation of tender materials, evaluation of tender responses and negotiation of scope, pricing and delivery timeframes
• Work closely with DDC Delivery to ensure successful transition to business as usual with associated and a sustainable support model including service roadmap, skills transfer, service asset and configuration details e.g. licenses and budget

About YOU

• Senior project/program management experience designing and delivering complex transformational projects to drive the schedule of activities, resources and interdependencies to deliver on the agreed scope to budget
• Demonstrated experience in delivering complex, multi phased ERP type projects, ideally within the manufacturing industry
• An experienced highly motivated, commercially astute, autonomous Information Technology (IT) leader
• Proven experience in managing software lifecycle development and execution including driving requirements definition, analysis, gaps and outcomes to ensure solution recommendations are fit for purpose
• Manage/oversee the effective flow of work to avoid bottlenecks, hold-ups, over allocations e.g. via lean agile methods, SAFE, Kanban, Scrum etc
• An end-to-end understanding of the manufacturing lifecycle (engineering, cost/ quality planning, supply chain and production scheduling) is desirable
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal with proven experience in partnering with internal and external parties to understand and articulate outcomes being sought by the project and translating this into a schedule for execution
• Provide an escalation point and lead the resolution and/or mitigation of risks and issues that cannot be addressed within a project
• Degree qualification in Project Management (e.g. PMI-PMP) or relevant discipline with an experience working within organisations that followed either PMI, Prince2 or Agile methods
• Extensive and senior vendor management skills (engagement and management to agreed contractual commitments

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 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.

We recognise the value through experiences, backgrounds and expertise each individual and partnering organisation brings to achieve success as a team.

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.