Clearance Required: Current or Reinstatable AGSVA NV-1 (preferred).
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Client Premises and WFH). As a senior member of the project team you will be required to collaborate extensively with Senior stakeholders, all project staff and supporting ILS/IPS, Engineering and Commercial team members.
Engagement: Permanent.
As the Project Manager, you will exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform leadership and collaborative functions across a complex, long-term integration program. You will exercise sound decision-making and judgement to contribute to deliver of capability uplift or sustainment requirements inline with stakeholder requirements. You will contribute to strategic planning, project and procurement planning, activity co-ordination and communication with internal and external stakeholder.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, develop, coordinate and support capability enhancements throughout the project management lifecycle from user requirements/statements of work (UR/SOW) to approved designs for integration on platforms and transition.
* Manage individual schedules to ensure effective completion of all scheduled task and activities, including complex procurements and industry engagements, and work with the Scheduler to incorporate changes to the master schedule where required.
* Represent the Client, as required, and contribute to internal and external stakeholder groups on assigned projects and wider integration-related matters.
* Work with the Engineering and Integrated Logistics Management (ILS) teams to ensure that all project-related documentation and requirements are delivered in line with extant standards, agreements and timeframes.
* Participate and share integration expertise to contribute to planning for future work take-on, particularly in relation to resourcing, technical aspects, commercial arrangements, schedule development and risk.
* Provide advice to stakeholders including the capability manager, contractors, FIC stakeholders and boards.
* Ensure alignment with Capability Life Cycle (CLC) milestones and Integrated Project Team deliverables.
* Prepare input to contract documents including Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and Performance Specifications.
Required Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum 7–10 years' experience in Project support or Project management roles within the Defence sector, with demonstrable experience during the Acquisition Phase or Transition to Support Phase.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications or relevant industry and/or domain work experience.
* Current and relevant commercial and/or project management experience within Defence or a military environment.
* Experience in the delivery commercial advisory services to Defence.
* Experience in logistically and commercially complex projects in the Defence environment
* Hands-on experience working with and interpreting ASDEFCON contracting suites (Complex Materiel, Support, or Shortform).
* Proven capability to lead and manage teams and interface with multidisciplinary project teams.
* Strong understanding of Capability Life Cycle (CLC) and Defence procurement practices.
* Experience managing external contractors and suppliers for support system deliverables.
* Experience in the Land C4 environment and delivery of integrated solutions to Land platforms.
* Understanding of the content of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and its application in the Defence project management environment.
* Understanding of ODCS and FIC.
* Already have or ability to obtain a Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance.
* Experience working with Defence Prime contractors on deliverables-based contracts.
* Detailed procurement methodology and contracting experience with both Government and private organisations–including direct experience with procurement activities and designing contracts.
* Understanding of the content of the Defence Procurement Policy Manual (DPPM), and related guidance, and the ASDEFCON suite of tendering and contracting templates.
* Liability risk analysis experience preferably with both Government and private organisations.
Life at Horsell
Join a company where people are the priority, supported by an inclusive and supportive culture. At Horsell, we value each team member and offer a variety of benefits to ensure not only professional development but also personal well-being:
* Flexible Work Policy: Various working arrangements to support work-life balance.
* Professional Development: Strong focus on growth with a professional development fund of $5,000.
* Additional Leave Benefits: Enjoy extra privileges such as an additional day off on your birthday.
* Defence Reserves Leave: Paid leave, as applicable.
* Social Events for All Employees: Biennial events for the whole team (including one that is family-friendly) and monthly catered social gatherings by Horsell.
* Annual Performance Bonus: Be eligible for an annual bonus that reflects your alignment with our company values.
* Early Wage Access: Financial flexibility with access to up to 50% of your earned salary before payday, up to a maximum of $1,000 per week, through our Early Wage Access.
* And much more, just ask
This is a Hybrid position, offering autonomy and flexibility, with client facing time necessary to liaise with Design Engineering and Project Staff to gather information, support technical briefings, validations, and review sessions.
About Us
Founded in 2007, Horsell is a fully Australian-owned, family and veteran-operated professional services firm. We specialise in making better procurement decisions primarily for the Defence sector, offering specialised training, enlightening consulting services, and innovative technological applications. We engage with both buyers and sellers, ensuring transparency and simplicity in all our processes.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Other
Job function
* Consulting
Industries
* Defense and Space Manufacturing
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