Defense Programs Project Manager

Thomas Global Systems; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Thomas Global Systems in Sydney is seeking a part-time Project Manager to lead defence simulation, training and sustainment projects from a base in Sydney Olympic Park. Initially 3 days per week, with a transition to full-time as defence program needs evolve from 2027.

You will coordinate contracts, schedules and budgets, engage with customers and suppliers, and ensure compliance with defence requirements. Australian citizenship and security clearances are typically required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, project management, logistics or a related discipline.
• Experience in project or program management within defence, aerospace or a similarly regulated technical environment.
• Experience administering defence contracts, ideally under ASDEFCON or an equivalent contracting framework.
• Strong supplier, subcontractor and stakeholder management capability.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules and risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned simulation, training, security and sustainment projects.
• Administer support contracts and ensure contractual deliverables, schedules and performance requirements are met.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, risks and reporting.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor performance, including spares availability, repairs and turnaround times.
• Monitor system availability, service levels and other key performance indicators.
• Act as a key interface with defence customers, end users, suppliers and industry partners.
• Ensure compliance with defence, security, quality, safety and contractual requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, system supportability and through-life outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Defence experience

Budgeting

Communication skills

Education

Engineering or related discipline

Project management certification

Job description

Thomas Global Systems in Sydney is seeking a part-time Project Manager to lead defence simulation, training and sustainment projects from a base in Sydney Olympic Park. Initially 3 days per week, with a transition to full-time as defence program needs evolve from 2027.

You will coordinate contracts, schedules and budgets, engage with customers and suppliers, and ensure compliance with defence requirements. Australian citizenship and security clearances are typically required.