Maritime Programs Director – Defense Delivery

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Australia is seeking a Director, Program Management to lead a critical maritime program through execution, introduction into service and continuous capability development. You will own cost, schedule, risk and performance outcomes, and serve as the senior liaison with Navy, Defence and Government stakeholders.

You will lead cross-functional teams, work with the Chief Engineer, and drive a delivery cadence that keeps capability moving toward initial and full operational capability.

Qualifications

• Extensive program and project management experience in defence or maritime sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management with senior Navy/Defence engagement.
• Experience delivering complex programs through to service entry.
• Knowledge of Defence LIFE CYCLE, ASDEFCON contracts and governance.
• Clear communication and leadership in high-ownership culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a large, complex maritime program with cost, schedule and performance accountability.
• Own baselines, IMS and resource plan; forecast variances and drive recovery.
• Plan delivery into service, coordinate testing, acceptances and transition to operations.
• Ensure capability inputs, training, maintenance, supply and documentation are in place.
• Develop a capability roadmap with product/engineering input and customer alignment.
• Build relationships with Navy, Defence, government stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Cost, schedule, risk management

Defence program experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Science or related

PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2/AIPM) desirable

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Anduril Australia is seeking a Director, Program Management to lead a critical maritime program through execution, introduction into service and continuous capability development. You will own cost, schedule, risk and performance outcomes, and serve as the senior liaison with Navy, Defence and Government stakeholders.

You will lead cross-functional teams, work with the Chief Engineer, and drive a delivery cadence that keeps capability moving toward initial and full operational capability.