Senior Project Manager - Mission System

• Career development opportunities
• Competitive rewards and benefits
• Flexible working options

About the role  

As a Senior Project Manager – Mission System, you will play a key role in leading the delivery of the Mission System for the JP9101 Acquisition Program to deliver the Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System (EDHFCS) capability.

You will be responsible for managing any deviations from planned delivery and propose effective resolution strategies to ensure the Mission System is delivered in accordance with agreed designs and prescribed standards.

Based at Keswick and reporting directly to the Acquisition Program Manager, you will lead a Project Management Team of up to 8 direct reports.

About you   
 

You are an experienced project manager with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and a strong background in infrastructure projects.

As a confident leader, you ensure accountability for the performance and results of multiple related teams and foster positive collaboration across multiple stakeholders.

You’ll have a comprehensive understanding of internal and industry standards and principals to develop project plans, including business, production and or / organisational priorities and the ability to identify and resolve complex multi-dimensional business problems.

Your ability to deliver results under high-pressure environments, often involving competing priorities and tight timeframes is essential in this role.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• An accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, project management or other relevant field
• Recognised project management qualifications or accreditations (AIPM or similar certification)
• Strong subcontracts management and negotiation skills
• Ability to understand and work with highly complex engineering team outputs
• A thorough understanding of Quality Control and Assurance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve desired results

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you
   

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;   
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;   
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;   
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;   
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;   
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.   

Who we are 
 

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,700 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion.

We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.   

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:      
 

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;   
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;   
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers; 
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.   

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.   

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.   

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks.  These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.   

This position requires working with, or exposure to, US and AU export controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the AU Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 will be assessed.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.   

Req #64271