General Manager Sikorsky Aircraft Australia

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Yerriyong; On-site; AUD 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sikorsky Aircraft Australia Limited (SAAL), a Lockheed Martin company, seeks a General Manager to lead the Australian portfolio and sustainment programs for rotary-wing operations in NSW. You will drive strategy, performance, and digital transformation while ensuring strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Lead SAAL MRO and logistics, manage program costs, and grow the expanded operations. The role requires senior leadership, international experience, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Extensive strategic experience managing large-scale development, production, and/or sustainment programs.
• Experience with EVMS and program financial measurements.
• Proven ability to build and sustain customer relationships in aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control SAAL MRO and Logistics Operational Excellence.
• Ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance targets are met.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for expanded operations.
• Align the organisation to optimise program delivery.
• Develop a closeable opportunity pipeline and support new business capture.
• Participate in leadership and governance activities for the SAAL portfolio.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Portfolio management

Earned Value

Customer relationships

Digital transformation

Risk management

AI prompting

Education

Tertiary qualification in related discipline

Job description

The Opportunity

We have a unique opportunity as the General Manager (GM) for Sikorsky Aircraft Australia Limited (SAAL) a Lockheed Martin company, widely regarded as Australia’s leading rotary wing support organisation.

Dedicated to providing full sustainment solutions, training and end to end logistics support for the Royal Australian Navy's fleet of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, this role is based in the beautiful Shoalhaven Region in NSW.

As the GM you will be responsible for setting the SAAL portfolio growth strategy, driving program performance, advancing digital transformation, and delivering on financial commitments.

Ensuring a culture of belonging, trust and transparency for all employees whilst maintaining strong positive relationships with both internal and external customers is key.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and control SAAL MRO and Logistics Operational Excellence
• Ensure the delivery of cost, schedule, and technical performance of the SAAL MRO and contracted requirements
• Develop and implement the strategic plan for expanded operations and progressive capability development
• Align the organisation to optimize program delivery
• Developing a realistic and closeable opportunity pipeline
• Actively participate and support new business capture activities

What you’ll bring

You will have proven extensive strategic experience managing a portfolio of domestic and international large-scale development, production, and/or sustainment programs ($500M+). Ideally you will hold Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline from a recognised institution, and/or expert relevant experience, as well as European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) and Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) qualifications to hold the Accountable Manager Role and Responsibilities.

• Demonstrated business acumen and understanding of program financial measurements including Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Proven capability in building effective customer relationships

Strategic thought leader with proven experience developing and executing growth strategies

• Superior risk and opportunity management skills
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice