Defence Project Manager: Earned Value & Scheduling Lead

Safran Group; Botany Bay; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA), based in Sydney with oversight across Oceania, seeks an experienced Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of defence-related projects. You will report to the Head of Programs and ensure alignment with strategic objectives, customer requirements, and best industry practices.

Responsibilities include schedule development, earned value and cost management, risk mitigation, and leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in Project Management in Defence or similar highly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of Defence Acquisition and Sustainment contracts.
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering or related fields.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Department of Defence security clearance to Negative Vetting Level 1.
• Exceptional attention to detail and administration skills.
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making.
• Commercial and Financial acumen.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules using MS Project and resource planning.
• Apply Earned Value Management techniques to monitor progress and cost.
• Manage project costs and ensure positive cash flow.
• Identify and mitigate schedule and cost risks.
• Prepare internal and customer status reports and presentations.
• Support leadership of internal multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Coordinate meetings and document actions and minutes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA), based in Sydney with oversight across Oceania, seeks an experienced Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of defence-related projects. You will report to the Head of Programs and ensure alignment with strategic objectives, customer requirements, and best industry practices.

Responsibilities include schedule development, earned value and cost management, risk mitigation, and leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.