YOUR NEW ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a multi-year Defence program delivering an enterprise Health Knowledge Management (HKM) System to improve clinical decision-making for the ADF.
As Subcontracts Program Manager, you’ll ensure supplier performance aligns with contract requirements, quality standards, and program timelines. You’ll work closely with the Subcontracts Commercial Manager and Solution Lead to integrate supplier efforts and deliver the HKM System.
Using your Defence experience, you’ll mentor suppliers to operate effectively within Defence frameworks and drive successful program outcomes. You’ll also lead the delivery of the Australian Industrial Capability (AIC) Plan, working alongside the Program Manager to maximise local industry involvement and economic benefit throughout the program’s life cycle.

Key Responsibilities: -

• Assess and verify supplier capabilities, performance, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Manage supplier communication, issue escalation, and status reporting to Program leadership.
• Oversee supplier cost, schedule, technical, and quality baselines, identifying risks and performance gaps.
• Support subcontract changes and provide recommendations on supplier contract modifications.
• Lead planning and execution of the Australian Industrial Capability (AIC) Plan, including reporting and Local Industry Activity outcomes.
• Engage with Australian industry to identify, assess, and advocate for local suppliers and innovation opportunities throughout the program lifecycle.

What You’ll Bring to Make An Impact

• Proven experience applying project management methodologies (e.g. PMI, Agile, PRINCE2).
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build trust and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Solid technical understanding to evaluate supplier deliverables and contribute to technical discussions and documentation.
• Knowledge of subcontracting principles, including finance, contract types, scheduling, and earned value management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; Defence sector experience is highly regarded.

Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application. We’re most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.
This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold Baseline security clearance.

DIVERSE TEAM MEMBERS, SHARED VALUES AND A COMMON PURPOSE

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It’s about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.
Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.