Software Project Manager – BAE Systems Australia
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About the Opportunity
At BAE Systems Australia, 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.
Ready to lead impactful projects on a global stage? Join our Strategic Surveillance HF Exports program at Edinburgh Parks, SA We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and skilled Software Project Manager to help drive mission‑critical projects for our international customers, including the US Government.
Key Responsibilities
* Planning and delivery of straightforward to complicated software projects or a collection of discrete tasks with defined scope and of sufficient scale to require the application of project management disciplines.
* Foster a positive collaborative culture between the key project stakeholders and the project team including the customer, sub‑contractors and suppliers.
* Lead the project team to ensure timely activity, integration and efficient use of time and resources to meet requirements.
* Establish appropriate key success indicators and recommend trade‑offs between scope, quality, time and cost.
* Maintenance of project management baseline and associated metrics.
* Identify project opportunities and risks and develop mitigation strategies for pursuit throughout contract phases. Monitor and report on the status of risks and opportunities.
* Ensure that products and services delivered as part of a project are in accordance with the Product Safety Policy and provide customer satisfaction.
* Deputise for the Senior Project Manager as required, including at Customer and Senior Stakeholder Engagements.
About You
* Tertiary qualifications in Project Management (desirable but not essential).
* Demonstrated experience in project management on significant software programs.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Proficiency in the Atlassian suite of tools, including Jira and Confluence.
* Current NV1 defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9‑day fortnight and hybrid working.
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity
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.
Contact & Additional Information
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