Associate Project Manager

at  BAE Systems

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• 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.
About the OPPORTUNITY
We have a new opportunity for an Associate Project Manager to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program based at SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard, reporting to the Project Manager.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, including a 9 day fortnight and hybrid working.
As the Associate Project Manager, you will be accountable to the Project Manager for the support and co-ordination of Project Management activities and the contribution towards planning and delivery of projects. You may also be responsible for managing delivery of project tasks with defined scope or work package and within the constraints of cost, schedule and quality.

• Under direction, plan, initiate and support/manage small discrete packages of work and/or tasks to completion, applying the principles of project management and body of knowledge areas
• Review of Production and Engineering schedules identifying any impacts to BAE Systems Australia’s delivery schedule and working with the Project Manager to identify and implement corrective actions
• Ongoing maintenance and update of the Project Schedule, ensuring all necessary Project planning activities are captured and identifying any deviations to the Project Manager
• Providing early warning of any emerging risks or developments that could have an adverse impact on the Project
• Support the development of project management planning documents and artefacts across the discipline including but not limited to cost, schedule and risk
• Support cross-functional activities and undertake discrete tasks as directed by the Project Manager

About YOU

• Vocational or Higher Education qualification in Project Management and/or allied discipline is highly desirable
• Relevant experience in the coordination of complex plans with many moving parts
• Awareness of project management fundamentals and body of knowledge areas and how they relate to the business environment
• An understanding of cost account management and of Earned Value Management Systems
• Demonstrated good communication skills with ability to interact effectively with colleagues within and outside the immediate team
• Well-developed MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain

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.
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