Project Manager - Capability Pathway | SA-Flinders Street
| Category: | Project management |
| Position Type: | Permanent - Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 02-Dec-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
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our AUKUS delivery team based in Flinders Street, Adelaide CBD,
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, this role will be responsible for effectively engaging with key program stakeholders to identify what capability (across people, process, tools, data, etc.) is required and by when, to provide a capability demand signal and a level of prioritisation to capability development.
Additionally, the successful incumbent will work with program to ensure capability development plans exist, are being executed and progressed in line with program requirements and key milestones.
This role will require the application of Project Management principles to achieve desired outcomes within the cost, schedule and quality constraints while managing key deliverables.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support the delivery and establishment of sovereign capability in line with agreed objectives and capability targets
- Facilitate capability assessments, capability readiness reviews and capability demonstration/ assurance activities
- Co-ordinate the Business Capability Steering Group (BCSG) Forums
- Collaborate with the programs business architects to enable dashboard capability readiness reporting and insights
- Provide Capability Pathway updates to the Contract Status Review (CSR) and Monthly Program Review (MPR)
- Support the development of the program's capability realisation plan and ongoing updates to the plan
- Liaise with the technology transfer team regarding program capability requirements and priorities
About YOU
- Tertiary qualifications in Project Management (desirable)
- Previous experience in a capability development/ management role (desirable)
- Previous experience in supporting product development, manufacturing development activities would be advantageous.
- Experience in conducting program level meetings and reviews
- Proven influencer and communicator with stakeholders at all levels, including leadership and the customer community
- NV1 Defence security clearance is required
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. Further information regarding security clearances.
