Senior Project Manager

• Manage the customer relationship through effective internal and external communications and reporting.
• Manage projects to deliver the agreed scope within the required timeframe and cost.
• Lead, motivate and manage project team personnel to instil a commitment to project financial, schedule and technical goals.
• Guide the development of project scope, the definition of work scope activities and implement scope controls.
• Plan and implement the project schedule, monitor and assess performance, and implement corrective actions as required to meet delivery expectations.
• Plan, monitor and control project costs to achieve budget expectations and prepare monthly financial and project status reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage project resources through effective resource planning, staff training and development, and assess staff performance.
• Oversee supply chain procurement activities to ensure quality and performance requirements are met.
• Identify and manage the alleviation of project risks and the realisation of project opportunities.
• Participate in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) activities to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, people development and motivational skills;
• Ability to use sound problem solving techniques to provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and professionally across functional teams to achieve goals.
• Ability to instil a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in delivering products on time and within budget.
• Actively seek out opportunities to improve business operations.

• Demonstrated ability to think and operate strategically with a focus on business strategic goals.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully leading design and development projects for the Australian Defence customer.
• Sound understanding of PMBOK Project Management principles.
• Must have knowledge of DEF(AUST) 5664A Work Breakdown Structures.
• Knowledge of AS ISO 31000 Risk Management Guidelines and AS/NZS 4360 Risk Management.
• Well-developed communication skills and a demonstrated experience in successful customer management.
• Skilled in the use of MS Project or Open Plan Professional.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in areas: scheduling, budgeting/cost control, financial reporting, interpersonal skills and customer relationships.
• Skilled with the use of MS Word, Excel and Visio.
• Demonstrated commitment to Work Health and Safety (WHS) procedures and practices.
• Substantial familiarity with Earned Value Measurement techniques and the Australian Defence standard for Cost Schedule Control System (CSCS) reporting.

• At least 10 years’ overall experience in successfully delivering complex electronic systems capabilities to Defence.
• Hold an Engineering or Computer Science Bachelor Degree or equivalent.
• Substantial familiarity with the technical regulatory framework and governance requirements imposed by the Australian Defence Organisation.
• Minimum level of Certified Practising Project Practitioner.

• Work a 9 day/ fortnight;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program;
• Free on-site car parking;
• Free coffee/ tea/ soft drinks and fruit;
• Giving Back Days;
• CFS/ SES/ Reservist Paid Leave; and
• The Ultra Reward Hub… to name a few....

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• Send a Resume and Cover Letter detailing your relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

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