Project Manager - Detailed Design (Stage 3) | SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard

Job Description

• Be part of the next generation of defence capability delivery   
• Responsible for a complex product and see it come to fruition from a 2D piece of paper
• 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 unique opportunity as a Project Manager – Detailed Design within our Maritime Australiabased in Osborne, Adelaide.

Enjoy a 9-Day fortnight with some travel within Australia and potentially to the UK may be required.

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:

You will be working on the Hunter Class Frigate Programme - a program of National Importance. In this role you will play a key part in delivering the most advanced anti-submarine frigates to the Royal Australian Navy. Every day you will be working with others to achieve excellent outcomes for our Customer and help shape how Australia build complex warships now and for the next generation.

In more specific terms you will:                    

• Foster a team culture that is curious, seeks to continuously improve how we work and be more efficient, and identifies and adopts novel approaches to problem solving with a “can do” approach to all things including our Customer.
• Responsible for Project Management and Execution of the Australian based Detailed Design Program (Mast spatial integration, all production outputs, and Liaison Engineering) for the Hunter Class Frigate Program.
• Accountable for the Control Account (Financial, schedule, quality) performance for the Spatial Design Australia scope of work, which will be delivered by approximately 100 people over the next 5 years.
• Working in partnership with the Engineering Manager Detailed Design (Australia) to shape and improve how we work and discharge the scope of work effectively. 
• Engaging effectively across the Hunter Program, in particular with the wider Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing and Operations organisation to ensure a coherent integrated plan, sound problem resolution, and coherent delivery strategies are implemented. 

About you

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

• Love working on Complex program delivery, in an engineering environment and partnering with a broad range of stakeholders/departments.
• Have a Project Management Diploma/Degree in PM or a strong track record in project management type roles.  
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
• Use your Project Management skills and experience to shape our engineering approach and engineering interface into production for a brand new shipyard and set of working practices
• Be positive in nature, solutions driven, and take pride in building something truly spectacular

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.

Clearances

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

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

Applications should be addressed to: Monique Marshall and made online here. Confidential enquiries are welcome via email: monique.marshall@baesystems.com

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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.

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