Job Description:
Situated within the Defence sector, we are seeking a seasoned professional to assume a pivotal leadership role within our E-7 Sustainment program. This esteemed position involves driving key business initiatives and fostering seamless collaboration between diverse stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement integrated planning and scheduling strategies to ensure timely project delivery.
* Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external customers to guarantee alignment and integration of work across all levels.
* Drive change management initiatives to navigate complex organizational dynamics.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale, intricate projects to successful completion.
* Proven ability to execute high-level management functions, including customer liaison and business acumen.
* Experience across finance, scheduling, production control, trade controls, IP management, metrics management, quality, subcontracting, and procurement.
* Tertiary qualification in a business-related field (e.g., Program Management, Finance, Engineering).
* Significant experience in managing sub-contractors and awareness of contracting mechanisms.
* Experience in financial, contracts, and trade control management for large projects in the Defence industry.
* Strong understanding of project management best practices and ability to liaise with company and customer representatives.
* Australian citizenship and eligibility for an Australian Department of Defence security clearance to Secret level and satisfaction of ITAR requirements.
* High-level leadership and people skills with ability to recognize high achievers and grow their skills.
* Ability to navigate and lead through complex change management and handle difficult conversations and performance.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills for interaction with staff and customer groups at O4 to O6 levels.
* Experience in a military or commercial aerospace environment.
Benefits:
* Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across diverse platforms.
* Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
* Formal mentoring and training, plus on-the-job learning.
* Reward and recognition program.
* Health, travel, and accommodation discounts.
* Paid study leave, paid parental leave, and Defence leave.
* Salary packaging options available.
* Health and wellbeing benefits, including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
* Social and community groups.