Defence Land Capability PM — Feasibility & Delivery

Saab Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks leave

14% superannuation

Income protection insurance

Flexible working options

Shares matching

MySaab discounts

Job summary

Saab Australia seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead Land capability development programmes, delivering feasibility studies and shaping future defence capability. You will manage multidisciplinary teams and partner with Defence customers, industry and subcontractors in a high-pressure environment.

This role is available across Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra or Brisbane with flexible location options. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in complex Defence projects, governance,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Defence or complex engineering programs.
• Knowledge of project planning, governance, scheduling, risk management and project controls.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging with Defence customers, industry partners and subcontractors.
• Commercial awareness including contract management and scope control.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM/CSSR) or similar frameworks.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science or Business; AIPM CPPM highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Land capability development projects, including Feasibility Study plans covering all functional and programmatic requirements.
• Deliver project outcomes and KPIs in accordance with the Contract Directives and Capability Requirement Acceptance.
• Manage internal and external dependencies to ensure synchronised delivery.
• Ensure Defence customer requirements are met and validated during the required updates and deliverables.
• You’ll be responsible for planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, project controls and risk management.
• Work closely with the Program Director and Capability Modernisation Manager to ensure seamless integration with broader program deliverables.

Skills

Defence projects

Cross-functional leadership

Project planning

Governance

Risk management

Earned Value Management

Contract management

AIPM CPPM

Education

Engineering degree

Science degree

Business degree

Tools

EVM

Job description

Saab Australia seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead Land capability development programmes, delivering feasibility studies and shaping future defence capability. You will manage multidisciplinary teams and partner with Defence customers, industry and subcontractors in a high-pressure environment.

This role is available across Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra or Brisbane with flexible location options. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in complex Defence projects, governance,