Project Planning & Control Systems Manager

at  BAE Systems

At BAE Systems Australia

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• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
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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 an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Planning & Control Systems Manager (PPCSM) to join the Project Controls function of the Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP) based at the Osborne Naval Shipyard, SA.
Reporting to the Program Planning and Controls Manager (PPCM), the PPCSM is a key technical support role, and will be responsible for the delivery, integration, and alignment of the EVM System tools, along with the provision of Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support and training to the HCFP PP&C community.
This position will form part of the project controls lead team and will manage a team of planning and controls professionals contributing to the successful delivery of the HCFP.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

• Lead the activities of the Planning and Controls Systems Team.
• Collaborate with and support the Planning & Controls Integration and Governance Managers as required.
• Provide expert assistance to the team in the use of the HCF Program cost and schedule tools – Primavera, Cobra, Oracle and other HCFP specific toolsets.
• Ensure that robust baselines exist, and integration of tool sets is managed and controlled.
• Provide technical guidance and peer review within Project Controls community.
• Provide training and support across the wider HCFP PP&C Community, resulting a high level of capability in the use of the toolsets.
• Be a champion for driving efficiency and continuous improvement through the use of the integrated tool set.
• Assure data integrity in systems and tools and appropriate configuration control across the EVMS.
• Ensure alignment between the EVMS and business artefacts.
• Ensure alignment of the EVMS with the HCF Head Contract including financial alignment.

About YOU

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Commercial or Project Management (desirable).
• Proven performance at a similar level or demonstrated prior experience and progression as a Senior Project Controller.
• Demonstrated schedule and cost experience is essential.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 / Cobra / MSP preferred
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management.
• Ability to use and adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of difference audiences is critical to this role.
• Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Current 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