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Location:
RAAF Base Amberley
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation’s most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. We are leaders in the Defence Industry, delivering cutting edge technology to our customers and proactively solving challenges posed by the complex and ever-changing Defence landscape.
Boeing Defence Australia’s Sustainment Operations Business is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join the Air Combat Electronic Attack (ACEA) Sustainment Program Change Team. The Change team provides baseline and project management services for the Sustainment Program including capability upgrades and new weapon systems increasing the survivability and lethality of the Royal Australian Air Force’s F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleet.
This position will integrate with other Senior Project Managers to delivery aircraft capability upgrades across a variety capability and engineering changes to the platforms. The PM will direct all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion. Monthly and routine reporting is required in accordance with the developed project management plan. The PM will coordinate commitments with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish strategies for project completion.
Familiarity with FA-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler mission, platform weapons systems, and the ACEA Enterprise is highly desired.
Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems that protect Australia and its national interests.
This is your opportunity to contribute to the future of the evolving Australian Defence environment. Advance your career with BDA where you’ll be inspired, encouraged and empowered without limits.
This role is based at RAAF Base Amberley.

As a Senior Project Manager you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead an this role you will be responsiblnd collaborate with geographically dispersed, multi-disciplined teams for planning and execution of complex capability upgrade projects and work packages to successful and timely completion.
• Lead and direct all phases of assigned projects, both executing and emerging, across the program portfolio.
• Identify and manage Risk, Issues and Opportunities for assigned projects including proactive escalation and resolution of “Help needed”.
• Lead regular review meetings with senior stakeholders to demonstrate project progress.
• Lead and contribute to reviews and meetings to seek improvements to project management processes and business systems.
• Proactively engage with project stakeholders including Customers and Business Leaders to deliver results.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience in managing complex projects to successful completion.
• Strong understanding of Defence aviation regulations, Configuration Management and sustainment requirements.
• Formal Project Management, Engineering, Business or Management qualifications is desired, however, prior experience will be considered.
• Experience leading or working within a program of works / Project Management Office.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all project management areas in accordance with accepted industry project management standards.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to exert influence at multiple organisational levels.
• High level communication and negotiation skills with a strong focus on building successful relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Drive and passion to grow capability, mentor and coach other PM professionals.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen and hold a minimum of a Baseline Clearance and have ability to obtain an NV1 Australian defence security clearance.

• Lead an this role you will be responsiblnd collaborate with geographically dispersed, multi-disciplined teams for planning and execution of complex capability upgrade projects and work packages to successful and timely completion.
• Lead and direct all phases of assigned projects, both executing and emerging, across the program portfolio.
• Identify and manage Risk, Issues and Opportunities for assigned projects including proactive escalation and resolution of “Help needed”.
• Lead regular review meetings with senior stakeholders to demonstrate project progress.
• Lead and contribute to reviews and meetings to seek improvements to project management processes and business systems.
• Proactively engage with project stakeholders including Customers and Business Leaders to deliver results