About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to drive the delivery of a complex defence shipbuilding program at our South Australian facility.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead a project team, providing clear direction and prioritisation whilst managing technical challenges, interdependencies, and evolving requirements across the program.
* Navigate uncertainty and change while maintaining program objectives and priorities, balancing trade-offs between quality, time and cost.
* Manage and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders such as the project team, the customer, industry partners, sub-contractors and suppliers.
* Foster a proactive risk management culture, continuously identifying and mitigating potential risks while ensuring clear communication of risk positions and business impacts to stakeholders beyond the project team.
* Ensure that products and services delivered as part of the program are in accordance with relevant policies.
About You
* A minimum of 5 years of hands-on Project Management delivery experience within a complex production build and/or engineering environment. Provide evidence of experience in:
* Uncertainty & Change - implementation of Engineering change into baseline scope.
* Interdependencies - management of scope and concurrent deliverables across Engineering, Supply Chain and Production.
* Technical Complexity - management of complex work scope across multiple Engineering & Production disciplines and systems.
* Scale & Duration – management of large-scale programs and long-term schedules.
* Industry experience in Defence (shipbuilding, aviation) will be highly regarded.
* Experience in risk identification and proactive mitigation.
* Proven ability to actively manage and solve project issues across multiple disciplines and stakeholder groups.
* Desirable qualifications include Project Management certifications or membership of recognised professional bodies.
* Able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearances.
About Us
We value diversity and promote an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement across our global organisation.
We strive to respond to every applicant and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Security Clearance
A security clearance is required for this role. Applicants must be Australian citizens and able to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Job Details
* Mid-Senior level
* Full-time position
* Project Management and Information Technology
* Defense and Space Manufacturing