Project Manager

at  BAE Systems

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• 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 currently have a new and exciting two year fixed term opportunity as a Project Manager to join our Maritime Digital, Data and Cyber Security team based in Osborne, South Australia.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as hybrid working.
Reporting to the Programme Delivery and Risk Manager, you will be responsible to plan and deliver a Digital Transformation project. It has a wide range of stakeholders which require engagement to achieve the required project outcomes. You will guide the project execution through the application of project management disciplines in accordance with the BAE Systems Australia Project Management framework.

• Lead the project team to ensure timely activity, integration, efficient use of time and resources and ensure all project objectives or requirements are properly documented in a business case
• Establish appropriate key success indicators and recommend tradeoffs between scope, quality, time and cost
• Ensure that products and services delivered as a part of the project are in accordance with the product safety policy and provide customer satisfaction
• Identify project opportunities, risk and develop mitigation strategies for pursuit throughout contract phase and monitor/report the status of risks and opportunities
• Complete all closure and wrap-up activities upon project completion including lessons learnt

About YOU

• Significant relevant experience in project management especially in delivering complex digital transformation projects
• An ability to articulate project strategy/purpose and link to project objectives and deliverables
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal with proven experience in partnering with internal and external parties to understand and articulate outcomes being sought by the project and translating this into a schedule for execution
• Experience or exposure using MS Project, Confluence and Jira is not mandatory for the role but will be looked on favorably
• An ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders at all levels coupled with an understanding and challenging existing ways of working to enable innovative working style and successful outcomes
• Whilst not essential, degree qualification in project management or another relevant discipline will be highly regarded

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 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.
As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.
We recognise the value through experiences, backgrounds and expertise each individual and partnering organisation brings to achieve success as a team.
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