EOI - Program Manager

Raytheon Australia; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Australia is searching for a Program Manager to lead operations in support of the Defence mission. In this hybrid role, you will guide a high-performing team to achieve project success, leveraging your leadership to foster innovation.

Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a proven track record in project management within the Defence environment. You will manage operations, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure the delivery of value-added solutions.

This role includes opportunities for professional development and will support you with high-quality tools and resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in Project Management and/or engineering on Defence sustainment projects.
• Eligibility to obtain NV1 Security clearance required.
• Demonstrated financial cost control skills using earned value principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead program operations including planning, coordination, and risk management.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services to customers.
• Build collaborative partnerships to enhance customer satisfaction.

Skills

Financial cost control

Project Management

Communication skills

Solution development

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Project Management or Business Administration

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-06-26

Country: Australia

Location: AU-QLD-CANNON HILL-101 ~ 101 Southgate Ave ~ SOUTHGATE

Position Role Type: Hybrid

• Support Australia’s Defence mission
• Demonstrate leadership in a fast-paced environment
• Be valued and empowered to reach your full potential, supported by an inclusive culture
• Learn from the best in a high caliber team with great benefits and professional development

Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia! Right now, we are seeking a bright and energised Program Manager. Join our team of outstanding people with expertise across a wide variety of disciplines and position yourself at the forefront of tomorrow’s capabilities.

This is your opportunity to join a fast-moving company that works on interesting and unique projects to support Australia’s Defence mission and contribute to the critical outcomes of the Australian Defence Force.

You will lead an expert team to success by setting the strategic vision, building and executing against the plan, and using your strong leadership skills and behaviours to foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture that delivers truly innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• You will work closely with Defence stakeholders to identify and seize opportunities, leveraging existing contract relationships to provide value-for-money solutions, and delivering a range of acquisition and through-life support services.
• Lead the planning, coordination and management of program operations, including subcontract management, risk management and budget, in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to provide additional services and support to the customers and other emerging businesses to support the company’s growth goals.
• Lead, motivate and develop the program team to deliver the contracted project outcomes and beyond by keeping up-to-date with emerging processes and practices relevant to services/programs/products delivered.
• Demonstrate a focus on delivering the best possible outcome and attend to all details required to deliver the right solutions at the right time to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Build collaborative partnerships with the SPO and/or other stakeholders to maintain and improve customer/client satisfaction.
• Meet and/or exceed contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and System Health Indicators (SHIs) as defined within the Contract Performance Framework.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualification in Project Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated skills in financial cost control utilising earned value principles
• Proven understanding of the Defence environment - with a minimum of 5 years in Project Management and / or engineering on Defence sustainment support projects
• Experience in solution and proposal development, including the financial and commercial aspects of a proposal.
• Proven high standard of written and verbal communication skills
• Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security clearance as needed. Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

In return, we will support you with access to best practice tools, systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities.

This is your opportunity to join the brightest minds in the nation working for the mission on leading-edge technology to deliver Australia’s most significant Defence capabilities.

If you are looking to contribute to the mission that matters, contact us at [e-mail].

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.