Sustainment Project Manager

Job Location: SA – Edinburgh Parks.

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements with opportunity to work a 9-day-fortnight.

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:

As the Sustainment Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and delivering sustainment activities, maintaining effective customer relationships, achieving project performance objectives and driving continuous improvement across sustainment products and services.

Core Duties:

• Lead and deliver sustainment projects, acting as the primary point of contact for customers and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships, providing responsive support and practical solutions.
• Manage project planning, forecasting, budgets and performance to achieve schedule, cost and quality objectives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, manufacturing and service centre teams to deliver effective sustainment and product support solutions.
• Prepare proposals, scope work and identify opportunities to enhance customer outcomes and support business growth.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across sustainment services, processes and ways of working.
• Support project governance, risk management and reporting while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and compliance.

Essential Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in Project Management, Sustainment, Asset Management, Engineering, Defence, Manufacturing or another complex operational environment.
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships and engage confidently with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong commercial and project delivery skills, including planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance management.
• Ability to work across technical and operational teams to solve problems, manage competing priorities and drive outcomes.
• Understanding of sustainment, maintenance, product support or through-life support activities will be highly regarded.
• Experience with asset management or maintenance management systems (e.g. Maximo) is advantageous.
• Project Management qualifications or equivalent practical project delivery experience.
• Defence industry experience is advantageous but not essential.

About the Team

The Defence Sustainment and Solutions (DSS) Team deliver specialised sustainment services and products that optimise performance, extend asset longevity, and ensure the operational readiness of the Australian Defence Force, National Security, and their coalition partners.

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 support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

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. 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