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Project director: significant defence projects

Melbourne
Hays
USD 100,000 - USD 120,000 a year
Posted: 3 December
Offer description

* Relocation Opportunity: Coastal NSW (phased relocation is supported)
* Top tier defence project exposure - new, high value & innovative projects
* Excellent career defining opportunity with solid visibility & autonomy

Your new company

Excellent opportunity for an experienced defence projects leader to step into the role of Project Director, supporting significant greenfield defence projects. This is a unique opportunity to join an excellent organisation at a pivotal phase of growth and at project inception. This organisation is offering the successful candidate excellent project & company visibility, in addition to autonomy to be the driving force behind project delivery. Be part of something exciting & innovative, making a very real impact on Australia's defence capability.

Your new role

* Location: Coastal NSW (Phased Relocation Assistance Provided).
* Excellent lifestyle change without compromising on top-tier defence project exposure and career significance.
* Excellent competitive packaging.
* Greenfield defence projects: Excellent opportunity to deliver end-to-end.
* Solid company visibility and level of autonomy to drive & shape project direction.
* Responsible for the successful execution of complex multifaceted projects.
* The role requires setting the strategic vision of projects, managing complex stakeholder engagement, identifying and mitigating risks to projects and the workforce, and delivering project outcomes that increase shareholder value.
* Manage the safe and successful delivery of projects through prototype, design, production, test phases and acceptance.
* Provide strategic leadership to the project across the breadth of project controls, including administration, cost, schedule, risk, financial performance and contract/commercial management
* Lead and manage accurate project budgeting and forecasting.
* Implement right-sized project controls, Integrated Project Team collaboration, dashboards and reporting.
* And more

What you'll need to succeed

About you:

* You must be willing to relocate as part of this role (phased relocation is supported).
* Must have strong prior experience delivering complex and high-value defence projects.
* Experience in high-value contract management for Defence clients.
* Familiarity with Defence Acquisition Contracting processes
* Experience managing a team of people, including employees, subcontractors and suppliers.
* Must be an Australian Citizen able to obtain clearance.

What you'll get in return

A highly competitive salary is on offer for this position that is well-aligned to the scope and level of this senior role. This is very much a career-defining opportunity, where you can make your mark, and operate with solid autonomy and visibility. Relocation Assistance is also provided.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this opportunity, apply now, or send your resume & contact details to

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