Project Manager | SA-Flinders Street
| Category: | Project management |
| Position Type: | Permanent - Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 17-Oct-2025 |
Job description
At BAE Systems Australia
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
- Be YOU
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:
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and transformation? We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver a variety of IT initiatives that drive innovation, improve business processes, and enhance user experience across our line of business.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your leadership and technical insight will directly influence the success of high-impact projects.
As Project Manager, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of IT-related projects—from initial scoping and planning through to execution and post-implementation review. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
You'll manage a diverse portfolio of projects, which may include system upgrades, software implementations, infrastructure improvements, and digital transformation initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects across various business units
- Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
- Develop detailed project plans including timelines, budgets, and resource allocations
- Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle
- Facilitate effective communication between technical teams, business users, and leadership
- Ensure quality assurance and compliance with governance frameworks
- Manage vendor relationships and contract deliverables
- Provide regular reporting and updates to senior management
About You:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven experience managing IT or digital projects in medium to large organisations
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
- Experience with project tools such as Jira, MS Project, or similar
- Relevant qualifications (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, Agile certifications) highly regarded
- A proactive mindset with a focus on outcomes and continuous improvement
- Tertiary qualification in technology, business or relevant experience
- Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain NV1
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.
BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.
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.
