Senior Program Manager at Amentum

Cairns, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, PMO Establishment, Governance Frameworks, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Financial Management, Schedule Management, Defence Environment, Remediation Programs, Technical Workstreams, Commercial Workstreams, Continuous Improvement, PRINCE2, PMP, Strategic Oversight, Reporting Systems

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution. Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community? We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information. Role Title: Senior Program Manager Role Description: We are seeking a highly experienced Defence Program Manager to lead the establishment and delivery of a Support System Remediation Program within a large and complex Defence environment. This role will stand up and lead a dedicated Program Management Office (PMO) responsible for uplifting an existing support system to ensure long‑term sustainability, improved performance and strengthened governance. The Program Manager will provide strategic oversight, coordinate multiple technical and commercial workstreams and act as the central point of communication across Defence stakeholders and industry partners. This position requires a senior professional capable of delivering structured governance, high‑level reporting and clear, consistent engagement at all levels. Key Responsibilities: - Establish and lead a PMO; including program structures, governance frameworks, operating rhythms and reporting systems. - Drive the implementation of the support system remediation plan; ensuring coordinated delivery across engineering, technical, commercial and assurance partners. - Serve as the primary coordination point for all program activities; ensuring alignment, communication and integrated planning across stakeholders. - Lead stakeholder engagement with internal Defence groups, sustainment organisations, program offices and industry suppliers. - Oversee schedules, risks, issues, finances and interdependencies to maintain program momentum and achieve milestones. - Ensure program activities comply with Defence governance, safety, regulatory and capability requirements; including updates to relevant safety case documentation. - Provide strategic advice, program insights and decision support to senior leadership. - Promote a high‑performance culture and drive continuous improvement in program processes. Skills and Experience: - Tertiary qualifications in Project/Program Management, Business, Engineering or a related discipline. - Recognised project or program management certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent. - Demonstrated experience establishing and leading PMOs; including governance, reporting and program control frameworks. - Strong background delivering programs within Defence or similarly complex, regulated environments. - Experience with sustainment, capability support systems or large technical remediation programs (highly desirable). - Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across Defence, industry and senior leadership levels. - Proven ability to operate autonomously, prioritise effectively and deliver within tight timeframes. - Strong capability in schedule, financial and risk management with a track record of resolving complex issues. Required Security Clearance Level: Negative Vetting One (NV1) Location: Cairns, QLD Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation Details: AUD The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 03/23/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters. Welcome back! We encourage you to check on the status of your current job applications with us. You can also search for a list of our current job openings and see if there are any new positions that might be a good fit for you. Thank you for continued interest in employment with Amentum. For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/ If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at TAOps@amentum.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans Labor Laws Posters Amentum has become aware of unauthorized individuals who are falsely using the Amentum name and /or logo in an attempt to solicit fees from potential job seekers. 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Responsibilities

The role involves establishing and leading a Program Management Office (PMO) to oversee the delivery of a Support System Remediation Program within Defence, focusing on long-term sustainability and governance. Key duties include coordinating technical and commercial workstreams, leading stakeholder engagement across Defence and industry, and ensuring compliance with governance and safety requirements.