MQ28 Production System Project Manager

at  Boeing

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Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
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THE OPPORTUNITY

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a Senior Project Manager to project manage the Production System pillar of the MQ-28 DEF6014 program.
The role develops the strategy and implementation plan for production of the MQ28-Ghost Bat program. In this leadership role you will report to the Director, MQ-28 Production System and will lead, integrate and co-ordinate the aforementioned groups to action the Engineering Design and produce and deliver physical aircraft and other flying hardware into the Operations & Test program, as required by the program schedule.
BDA operates a matrix organisation, and the role will have a small number of direct reports (including project management specialists and production personnel), but will distribute and control a significant proportion of project funding.
The role will also include interfacing and integration with the MQ-28 Program Integration Office, the Engineering team, the Operations and Test team, and several key suppliers (including Boeing Aerostructures Australia) and functional staff and leaders related to the scope.
Responsibilities include conducting briefings and report outs to high level customers, executives and stakeholders.

To be considered for this role you will have:

• Applied experience leading complex aerospace production programs - Design for Manufacturing, Quality, Suppliers, Production.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Boeing project management (particularly schedule and RIO), and financial systems.
• Highly developed communication skills, including interpersonal, presentation, and analysis/reporting skills.
• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, business administration, commerce, change management or a related field with relevant industry qualification.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects in a matrix organisation, especially including the ability to influence and achieve change through collaboration and expectation setting.

Relocation will be considered for the right applicant.