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Technical Planning Manager – Maritime, Under Water Systems (UWS)
Based in Rockingham, Western Australia, the Technical Planning Manager is responsible for leading the development, integration, and control of complex Submarine maintenance schedules aligned to program strategy, contractual obligations, and delivery milestones. This role further strengthens local capability by managing emergent corrective maintenance activities, technical readiness and strong stakeholder relationships.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
* Driving process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability across technical operations.
* Ownership and optimisation of Primavera P6 schedules, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks and reporting standards.
* Providing early warning and strategic insight to programme leadership, supporting mitigation and recovery planning.
* Managing budgets, forecasting, and commercial performance.
* Work with engineering and technicians to prioritise tasks, resolve issues, and ensure maintenance activities align with program requirements.
* Coordinate with the IPT team and monitor configuration change process compliance.
* Build and maintain effective working relationships with local customer representatives to support responsive issue resolution and transparent communication.
* Identify, implement and coordinate technical training strategies aligned with contracted delivery requirements.
* Maintain Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and site training matrices.
* Oversee competency management processes.
Key Knowledge and Experience
* Cert IV Engineering (Maintenance) or relevant technical/tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience.
* Minimum 8 years proven experience in technical maintenance management/planning or similar roles, preferably within Defence, Manufacturing or a related industry.
* Highly organised, solution‐focused thinker who performs well under pressure and thrives in dynamic environments.
* Proven experience managing budgets, forecasting and performance monitoring.Strong experience in a field service, maintenance or technical service environment.
* Experience working with CMMS platforms such as SIMS, SAP or similar is desirable.
* Experience working in the Defence Maritime Sector is desirable.
Good to Know
Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain NV1 security clearance. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre‐employment police and medical checks, depending on the role type.
Additional information regarding clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. Individuals holding current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government.
Benefits at Thales
* Competitive remuneration and bonus
* Free medical health insurance for you and your family
* Flexible working arrangements (ThalesFlex)
* Fitness Passport discount
* Employee discounts with affiliates (travel, car hire, tech)
* Modernised paid parental leave
* Novated lease options
* Family support through partnership with Parents at Work
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