As part of Austal’s sustainment program, this role is responsible for managing and coordinating all activities required to ensure Defence vessel programs for in-service support and maintenance are delivered on time and in accordance with contractual requirements. The PM will establish a multi-disciplined team and drive performance through functional enablement to deliver on the project objectives. The PM will ensure that appropriate project management methodology and control are deployed whilst providing leadership to the project team to ensure deliverables are achieved safely and to the required quality standard.
Key responsibilities include:
* Enable and empower the project team to deliver to cost, schedule, and quality to meet or exceed customer and contractual obligations.
* Ensure appropriate PM methodology and tools are developed and deployed to manage the project.
* Ensure a compliant Earned Value Management System (EVMS) is implemented and maintained for the project.
* Establish and maintain stakeholder (internal and external) relationships for the life of the project.
Qualifications and Experience
* 5+ years of demonstrable Project Management experience and 5+ years of experience working in performance-based contracting.
* Previous demonstrable project management experience with Defence / Commercial contracts.
* Project management experience in the Shipbuilding/Repair Industry.
* Project Management certification through a professional PM Body.
* Demonstrable experience with Ship Management.
* Degree or trade qualification in a recognised maritime discipline.
Why Austal
Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor, and maritime technology partner of choice; designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators. The company operates in Australia, the USA, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
Austal Australia is delivering multiple naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force, and the Department of Defence, employing approximately 1,000 people in facilities located in Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.
Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.
Austal provides a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all abilities, cultural backgrounds, age, and gender to apply.
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