Location: RAAF Base Edinburgh
Category: Engineering / Technical
Position Type: Permanent
Job Reference: BOE/1918770
About The Role
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) supports the Royal Australian Air Force P‐8A Poseidon (P8) fleet. We are looking to recruit for the role of P‐8A Program Manager, located in Adelaide. This role is responsible for effectively managing all aspects of the Program and contributing to the growth and strategic direction of the Sustainment Operations Business Unit.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading the execution of the P‐8A Program, including management of all program baselines in accordance with project management best practice, leading customer engagements and delivery of all required contract deliverables and documentation.
* Establishing and developing effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Collaborating effectively with Business leaders to facilitate access to resources, identify and mitigate risks and meet key Program milestones and deliverables.
* Managing program financial performance: baseline, forecasts, approve expenditures and resource allocations within delegated authority.
* Providing strategic direction and hands‐on leadership to cross‐capability and functional teams (Maintenance Repair and Overhaul, Product Support, Engineering, Training, Quality, Safety, Security, Supply Chain, Finance and Contracts).
* Maintaining and enhancing a business culture that fosters employee engagement and the growth, development and retention of a skilled workforce.
* Member of the Sustainment Operations Core Leadership Team.
Qualifications and Experience
* Ownership of significant and complex business execution, including deep knowledge of Defence process and familiarity with industry business process, functions, and interactions.
* Leadership of complex integration and delivery programs for Defence, ideally in the Aviation domain to ensure successful execution performance and meeting customer requirements.
* Experience delivering clear contract execution deliverables to the customer.
* High levels of liaison with senior customer, suppliers, Boeing and other stakeholders.
* Demonstrated experience leading teams in technical disciplines.
* Commercial acumen and experience in leading Sustainment Programs to ensure successful business outcomes.
* Tertiary qualifications in management, engineering, business or a related discipline.
* Proven senior‐level experience in people management.
* Change management experience.
* Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, and candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.
Applications will close COB on the 29th of April 2026.
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