Ship Integration 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 Ship Integration Project Manager to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP) delivery team based at Osborne Naval Shipyard, South Australia.

Reporting to the Area Manager, the Ship Integration Project Manager is primarily responsible for providing support in the governance oversight of the end-to-end delivery of the HCFP.

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

Key responsibilities include:

• Support Ship Integration Delivery Lead with Program Integrated Quarterly Look Aheads (iQLA) and Operations QLA inputs
• Support Ship Integration Delivery Lead with Program reporting requirements such as strike rates, KPIs and KMs
• Support Ship Integration Delivery Lead with Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities such as; Estimate at Complete (EAC) / Variances, Baseline Change Requests (BCRs) and Schedule Health
• Facilitate delivery of Operations Mandated System Reviews (MSR) and Other Production Reviews (OPR)
• Coordinate Operations inputs in accordance with Production Milestones
• Coordinate Operations inputs in accordance with Strategic and Other Performance Measures
• Integrate across all Ship Integration CAM areas with respect to Risk and Opportunity Management
• Champion Ship Integration Program Issues within the HCFP Program Issues framework
• Contribute to BAE Systems Australia’s Project Management processes including but not limited to:
  • Contract Status Report (CSR)
  • Project Performance Review (PPR)
  • Lifecycle Management (LCM) Reviews
• Support the Ship Integration Delivery Lead with the facilitation of Ship Integration Readiness Reviews (SIRR) for complex HCFP evolutions

About YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or equivalent (preferred)
• Previous experience in a similar role within Shipbuilding will be advantageous
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and executive stakeholders.
• Proactive driver who has a strong track record of taking independent responsibility for identifying and resolving issues.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• NV1 defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain

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.