Ship 1 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 have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Hunter Class Frigate (HCF) Delivery team based at the Osborne Naval Shipyard, South Australia.

Reporting to the HCF Program Integration Manager, the Project Manager – Ship 1 will be responsible for maintaining a credible, integrated and executable Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) and (CMS) for Ship 1. The role acts as the single point of contact and integration lead for all Ship 1 matters across the System Integration, Supply Chain and Operations IPTs.

Ensuring that scope, schedule, cost, risk and readiness are aligned and controlled. The role is a dotted line to the Ship 1 Manager and Manufacturing Delivery Manager, representing across program forums and integrated delivery activities, ensuring the QLA 12-week forward plan is credible, resourced, and executable.

The role holds delegated authority for Ship 1 iQLA activities, coordinating inputs, decisions, and actions to ensure governance, decision rights, and delivery accountability are clearly owned and executed.

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

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, develop, monitor and control an integrated HCF Ship 1 QLA
• Lead and manage the Ship 1 QLA as the primary integrated delivery mechanism, ensuring commitments are credible, resourced, and executable.
• Drive alignment with Integration IPT Managers to establish a single credible Ship 1 QLA plan
• Collate and set the Ship 1 Critical Success Factors and identify any dependencies across all IPTs (Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations), ensuring a single aligned set of delivery priorities.
• Drive weekly QLA performance, resolving conflicts and emergent issues to protect schedule, cost, risk and readiness outcomes.
• Represent the Ship 1 Manager across delivery and governance forums, owning the credibility of the 12-week forward plan.
• Developing Program Early Warning Signals, supporting KPIs and play lead role in mitigating future risks and challenges that surface
• Understanding delivery performance of Ship 1 and its integrated impacts on the HCF Program at Level 0 / Level 1
• As directed by the SCAM (Ship 1 Manager), actively manage the Ship 1 schedule (CMS) to ensure accuracy, integrity and delivery alignment.
• Leading and undertaking What if scenarios and options for decision making on forward plan (risk mitigation) related to Ship 1

About YOU

• Tertiary Qualifications in Project Management (desirable)
• Significant experience in Project Management.
• Ability to problem solve and work autonomously to deliver outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate strategy/purpose and link to objectives and project deliverables.
• Proven ability to negotiate with and influence internal and / or external stakeholders in a way which generates project / program benefit whilst maintaining key relationships.
• Proven ability to think innovatively and to plan strategically.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to use and adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of different audiences.
• Ability to partner with and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to obtain the necessary deliverables.
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain.
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations.

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.