Defense Project Leader, Underwater Systems

Thales Group; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration + Bonus + 1

Free medical health insurance for you/

ThalesFlex – flexible working

Fitness Passport Discount

Employee discounts with affiliates

Modernised Paid Parental Leave

Novated Lease options

Job summary

Thales Group Australia is seeking a Project Manager to oversee allocated projects and bids in the Underwater Systems portfolio, ensuring delivery on time and within budget for critical naval programs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, liaise with stakeholders, and implement governance and risk management. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and experience with defence procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Technical project management and delivery experience in developing products/solutions.
• Degree qualified in business, engineering or project management or related discipline.
• IPMA Certification (C) or ability to secure certification.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal/communication skills for multi-disciplinary teams.
• Minimum three years’ Bid and Project Management experience with multi-partners/co-contractors.
• Experience with complex Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Experience with Defence ASDEFCON procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage Projects (and Bids) in accordance with Thales guidelines to meet business objectives.
• Collaborate with functional teams to ensure efficient bid/project delivery.
• Effectively manage stakeholders and communications internally and externally.
• Develop customer relationships and deliver products/services that meet expectations.
• Develop winning strategies and translate them into compelling offers.
• Conduct gate reviews per Thales governance framework.
• Prepare and monitor integrated schedule, budget, baselines, risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate inputs from suppliers, partners and subcontractors.
• Prepare and present internal and customer reporting requirements.
• Develop KPIs and provide early alerts on variances and risks with mitigation plans.
• Guide and support junior bid and project managers.

Skills

Technical Project Management

Leadership

WBS experience

Earned Value Management

ASDEFCON procurement

Bid/Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in business/engineering/project management

IPMA Certification (C) or ability to secure

Job description

Thales Group Australia is seeking a Project Manager to oversee allocated projects and bids in the Underwater Systems portfolio, ensuring delivery on time and within budget for critical naval programs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, liaise with stakeholders, and implement governance and risk management. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and experience with defence procurement processes.