Project Manager - Advanced Space Capabilities
Randstad is currently partnering with EOS (Electro Optical Systems) on an exciting new role within the commercial space. As part of broad, on-going growth within the Space Systems team, the business has a need for an experienced Project Manager with knowledge or experience around Advanced space capabilities or interested in future space projects.
This is a permanent opportunity, full-time onsite based in Hume, Canberra.
About the Role
Strategic Program Enablement : Provide strategic leadership to equip project teams with the essential knowledge, advanced tools, and proven frameworks necessary for the successful delivery of complex, high-impact programs.
Stakeholder Communication & Alignment : Drive explicit, consistent, and proactive communication across all engagement levels, ensuring seamless alignment between technical teams, management, and key external stakeholders.
Senior Project Accountability : Serve as the senior point of accountability for assigned projects, meticulously overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation to consistently meet stringent contractual and organizational objectives.
Comprehensive Project Governance & Control : Lead and manage robust project governance, including :
- Establishing and maintaining critical documentation and configuration control systems.
- Coordinating supplier and subcontractor performance to guarantee timely, high-quality deliverables.
- Designing and optimizing efficient workflows that ensure both productivity and regulatory compliance.
- Implementing robust quality assurance and control processes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Strategically prioritizing and sequencing tasks to meet demanding and accelerated delivery schedules.
About you
The ideal candidate for this role will bring a fresh and enthusiastic approach to the team with new ideas on new product development for space intelligence and space control. Additionally, you’ll need :
- Proven experience within engineering, aerospace, and NPD (New Product Development)
- Some knowledge around directed energy (understanding of lasers or radar is advantageous)
- A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Science, Defence Studies, Business Administration, or Project Management is essential
- Demonstrated experience in project management, a strong grasp of formal project management methodologies, and relevant academic credentials aligned to the discipline.
- A proven track record of delivering engineering projects within complex engineering environments
- All applicants must hold Australian citizenship
- Experience in working with precision ground based optical systems, space surveillance, or advanced defence technologies
Our offer to you
- Competitive remuneration
- Opportunity to bring fresh ideas and to work on new product development
- Flexible hours
- Unique opportunity to contribute your great skills to the programs of national significance
The candidate must be an Australian citizen and be eligible to obtain a security clearance or have a NV2 or TSPV.
“Join EOS and help shape the future of defence technology. Apply now through Randstad by clicking “apply now” or send an email to Oliver Bain at
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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