SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience (when a University Degree is held)
• University degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Management or other relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Eligible for registration as a Registered Project Manager (Reg PM) and certification as a CPPM through the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
• Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project teams.
• Significant expertise in relevant domain concepts and technology.
• Proven experience in strategy development in an Industry environment.
• Proven experience in complex project management including:
• Leading integrated product team(s).
• Geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders.
• Multiple / complex lines of communication.
• Variable backlog or schedule with compounding interactions. Specialist resources that are difficult to obtain/retain.
• Management of specific environmental hazards.
• High levels of system complexity.
• Experience managing subcontracts and supporting program level objectives.
  Successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government (Defence) Security Clearance up to NV-1 - information on this can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva
  Don’t miss the opportunity to build your career in a world class team and help build the defence systems that keep Australia safe.
  RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Unspecified

• Deliver Combat System updates and upgrades for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Hobart Class destroyers (DDG).
• Work in complex program of sustainment, support and development projects delivering capability to Navy in real time.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, you’ll have access to the latest technologies and mentorship from experts.

Raytheon Australia is proud to be the Combat System Support Agent for the Hobart Class Destroyers. Working as part of the DDG Enterprise to ensure the class remains operational and potent to meet Australia’s needs. Working with Project Management, Engineering and Supply chain teams to deliver Combat system capability for ships and shore facilities.
We are looking for an exceptional Program Manager to provide leadership in our Sydney team based in Macquarie Park and Garden Island.
Our Program Managers are world class and working on projects that truly contribute to the defence of our nation. We look for specialists with a talent for big picture thinking and attention to detail, alongside strong management capabilities to develop and deliver strong outcomes for our nation and defence.
When you join Raytheon Australia, you are joining a recognised leader and trusted partner in the Australian defence industry.
Reporting to the DDG Combat System Support Project Director the experience you bring to this position will see you work proactively with specialist functional teams, key defence stakeholders and a team of highly capable professionals.
This new position provides a career pathway to senior leadership opportunities in the professional Program and General Management streams. Reporting to the Project Director, the experience you bring to this position will see you work proactively with specialist functional teams, key defence stakeholders and a team of highly capable professionals.
This role is responsible for the day-to-day management, solution development, customer relations and management of Combat System projects and the Combat System planning team to satisfy contractual and internally scoped requirements. With a focus on achieving the business objectives of the company, the incumbent will ensure that operational requirements and financial performance is within the program parameters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to form and maintain close relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders, to solicit, manage and effectively deliver Program outcomes through compelling strategies and high-quality solutions.
• Lead the planning, coordination and management of program operations, whilst driving the effectiveness and results through implementing strategies and plans.
• Manage project opportunities and risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Assess, identify and manage program risk and opportunity in line with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Mentor and lead project staff to develop and enhance business outcomes.
• Conduct staff performance evaluations.
• Liaise with other members of the business development organisation to maintain a forecast of potential strategic activities that require support, and plan resource allocation.