Software Development Project Manager

Job Description

Software Development Project Manager

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 are seeking an experienced and dynamic Software Development Project Manager to join our Operations Centre Integrated Project Team (IPT). This role is part of our JORN product portfolio and will be Adelaide based.

This role is critical in steering software development delivery, leading a large engineering team, and supporting the IPT Lead in managing the broader portfolio of Systems, Integration and ICT activities.

This is an opportunity to take a leadership role within a high‑performing team working on complex, mission‑critical capability.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight. Due to the nature of the role, this position will be based full time onsite at our Edinburgh Parks location in South Australia.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide overall leadership and management of the Software Team to achieve project objectives.
• Line manage ~30 software engineers and team leads within the IPT structure.
• Coach and mentor software team leads to enhance capability and performance.
• Managing financial performance in the role of Control Account Manager (CAM) for Software within the IPT.
• Plan, track and report on software development activities, ensuring alignment to agreed schedules.
• Monitor progress using Jira and promote effective Agile Scrum practices.
• Apply project performance metrics, including Earned Value Management, to control project execution.
• Take proactive recovery action where progress deviates from plan.
• Work closely with other leads to manage interdependencies and resolve issues.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across multiple contracts to ensure collaboration, transparency and aligned expectations.
• Support IPT‑wide activities, including coordination of non‑software teams and participation in program-level forums.

About YOU

• Significant project management experience delivering multiple, complex projects.
• Formal training in Project Management methodologies (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2).
• Proven experience leading large technical teams.
• Demonstrated exposure to software development delivery across the full lifecycle.
• Hands‑on experience with Agile Scrum and Project Performance Metrics (such as EVM).
• Proficiency with Jira and project scheduling tools (e.g. Open Plan, Microsoft Project).
• Current NV1 clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

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 Benchmarcx ‘Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026′. 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.

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