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At BAE Systems Australia
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* ENJOY what you do
* GROW your career
* Be YOU
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.
This position can be based out of our Adelaide or Melbourne office with flexible work arrangements such at working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid work environment.
PURPOSE OF JOB:
Are you a seasoned Senior Project Manager with a passion for driving enterprise-level transformation? We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of our Payroll Uplift Project—a critical initiative to optimise our payroll systems.
As the Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end project leadership, ensuring the uplift of our payroll platform is delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors to manage project governance, risk, and stakeholder engagement.
Please note this will be a fixed term project until December 2026.
Key responsibilities include:
* Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the Payroll Uplift Project.
* Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external implementation partners.
* Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
* Ensure compliance with change management and governance frameworks.
* Provide regular updates to executive sponsors and steering committees.
About You:
* Proven experience delivering large-scale ERP or payroll system projects
* Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and enterprise systems (ideal but not essential)
* Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a complex, fast-paced environment.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
* High attention to detail
* Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain a baseline clearance
We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.
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.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au
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.
Further information regarding security clearances.
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Seniority level
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Mid-Senior level
Employment type
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Full-time
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Project Management and Information Technology
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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