Engineering Change Project Manager | WA-Rockingham

Job Description

• All Systems GO! Perform purposeful work of national significance
• Bring your Senior Planning expertise to this key Defence project

• Enjoy flexibility, engaging work and a culture that embraces diversity and open-mindedness

At BAE Systemswe are all systems go as we continue to drive innovation and seek passionate and talented people to join our business.

We currently have a new opportunity as a Engineering Change Project Manager within our Maritime Sustainmentprogrambased in Rockingham, WA.

The Engineering Change Project Manager is responsible for the initialising, planning reporting on projects within the Anzac Class Engineering Change programme under the guidance of the Platform Engineering Change (EC) Program Manager.

This will include the management and reporting of budgets and program performance, prioritisation of projects, ensuring the Navy engineering change requirements are satisfied and identifying and managing risk to the EC program.

What this opportunity will mean for you:

• Purposeful work where your efforts are recognized in an environment where you can thrive
• Joining an organisation that is passionate about developing some of the most impressive careers in the world  
• Industry-leading flexibility options to unlock the talent and diversity of every individual
• Unique opportunities to contribute to programs of national significance whilst growing your skills
• A strong safety culture, inclusive teams and work to be proud of, underpinned by a compelling set of values

Your new role:

As the Engineering Change Project Manager you will:

• Support Warship Asset Management Agreement on all issues relating to implementation of the relevant Project's Engineering Change affecting Platform systems on the ANZAC Class.

• Manage, approve and deliver scoping documentation.

• Undertaking of a wide variety of very complex tasks related to Engineering Change policies, programs and procedures.
• Ensure the team achieves the schedule, budget and technical requirements by identifying, monitoring and mitigating programme and project Risks.
• Ensure products/services delivered are in accordance with relevant product safety policies and achieve customer satisfaction.
• Actively participate in design reviews and technical workshops to champion achievement of CM baselines.
• Co-ordinate and track reviews of engineering artefacts delivered for design reviews to ensure they satisfy contracted requirements and support the development of approval documentation form the client.
• Act as the focal point for the respective Project Management teams, external stakeholders and Customer discussions.
• Provide feedback on overall project status to program controls teams.
• Collaboratively align the EC programme to optimise and coordinate delivery of platform integration related activities.
• Assist the Asset Management Group to identify opportunities and understand obsolescence risk.

About you

As an ideal applicant for this opportunity, you'll have:

• Specific project management qualifications are not mandatory but vocational/ trade qualifications or higher education qualifications in project management at degree level and/ or allied disciplines are highly desirable

• Prior experience leading a team/project
• Understanding of cost performance reporting
• Proven experience in decision making and working autonomously
• Defence Experience highly desirable
• Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) clearance required

Research shows that some candidates hesitate to apply for roles if they feel they don't meet 100% of the criteria. So, if this opportunity excites you and you have the right foundational experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Whether it be for this role or another, your skills and competencies are of interest to us.

As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance. 

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Further information regarding clearances is available at: https://careers.au.baesystems.com/opportunity.html

Applications should be addressed to: Wendy Hammond, Talent Acquisition Team and made online here. Confidential enquiries are welcome via email: wendy.hammond@baesystems.com

Please be aware that pursuant to different State government health directions, vaccination mandates regarding your ability to attend our Company sites may be applicable.  Please be prepared to discuss your vaccination status with our recruiters as part of the recruitment process.

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Our culture

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where our people can thrive. For us that means ensuring that the voices and talents of our employees are valued and that everyone has a sense of belonging. We do not tolerate discrimination because of differences, such as age, ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives via this link.

To learn about other employment opportunities at BAE Systems, please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au