Program Director, Naval Frigate Program - Lead & Deliver

Austal-7; City Of Cockburn; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) in Western Australia seeks a Program Director to lead the General Purpose Frigate program, act as the primary client interface, and guide multi-disciplinary teams through design assurance and build phases.

Reporting to executive leadership, you will drive strategic program governance, manage budgets and milestones, and coordinate risk mitigation while aligning international best practices with the organisation's objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large naval or defense programs.
• Strong client interface and governance skills.
• Experience with design assurance and build-phase programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the frigate program in line with milestones.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across design and build.
• Oversee budgets, risk management and governance.

Job description

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) in Western Australia seeks a Program Director to lead the General Purpose Frigate program, acting as the primary client interface and guiding multi-disciplinary teams through design assurance and build phases.

Reporting to executive leadership, you will exercise strategic program governance, manage budgets and milestones, and drive risk mitigation while aligning international best practices with the organisation's objectives.

Program Director, Naval Frigate Program -- Lead & Deliver City of Cockburn, WA, AU