Defence Shipbuilding Program Controls Lead

Austal-7; City Of Cockburn; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional development and training

Dynamic work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Austal, based in Henderson, WA, is seeking a Program Delivery Controls Manager – Defence Shipbuilding to lead an integrated controls capability across Defence shipbuilding programs, delivering cost, schedule, forecasting, risk and performance management frameworks with data-driven insights for executive decision-making.

You will embed Earned Value Management, standardise tools, build a high-performing team, and collaborate with Construction, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience within project or program controls functions in large, complex project environments.
• Strong expertise in integrated planning, cost control, forecasting, Earned Value Management, and performance management.
• Experience with Primavera P6, SAP, Cobra, Power BI, or equivalent project controls systems.
• Experience operating in highly regulated industries such as Defence, construction, infrastructure, or heavy industry.
• 10+ years’ experience delivering complex infrastructure, Defence, construction, or major capital projects.
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mature an integrated program controls function across multiple Defence programs.
• Establish governance frameworks covering cost, schedule, risk, change, and performance management.
• Embed Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance measurement baselines.
• Deliver portfolio-level reporting, forecasting, and performance insights to executive stakeholders.
• Lead scenario modelling and forecasting to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Standardise controls tools, systems, and reporting frameworks across programs.
• Identify risks and performance gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Construction, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Delivery, and Project Management teams.
• Lead the Work Pack Distribution function to support integrated planning and production readiness.

Skills

Leadership experience

Integrated planning

Cost control

Forecasting

Earned Value Management

Performance management

Analytical capability

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Construction Management or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Cobra

Power BI

Job description

Austal, based in Henderson, WA, is seeking a Program Delivery Controls Manager – Defence Shipbuilding to lead an integrated controls capability across Defence shipbuilding programs, delivering cost, schedule, forecasting, risk and performance management frameworks with data-driven insights for executive decision-making.

You will embed Earned Value Management, standardise tools, build a high-performing team, and collaborate with Construction, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management.