Program Manager Land

Nova Systems; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

PD allowance

Flexible work

Dress for your day

Wellbeing hub

Defence health

Job summary

Nova Systems in Adelaide is seeking a Program Manager to lead the management of assigned projects, client relationships, and program operations. You will drive growth, quality, and commercial performance while delivering contracted services and strategic objectives.

You will partner with senior leaders, focus on continual improvement, and support innovation, building collaborative teams through strong people management and stakeholder engagement across Defence, Commonwealth representatives, and

Qualifications

• Senior-level industry experience in defence or related programs.
• Experience managing complex programs delivering contracted services.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with senior defence stakeholders and partners.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams to improve performance and development.
• Strong commercial acumen including budgeting and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management, client relationships, people and program operations.
• Own program revenue, forecasting, profitability and delivery against commercial objectives.
• Coordinate projects across the program, allocate resources to maximise value.
• Manage contracted services and outcomes with budget alignment and quality.
• Build trusted relationships with Defence stakeholders, Commonwealth reps and partners.
• Lead business development activities, identify new opportunities, contribute to capture and bid development.
• Build and lead a collaborative team with regular feedback and capability development.
• Monitor program performance, financial reporting, risk and compliance, drive continual improvement.

Skills

Senior-level industry experience

Budget management

People leadership

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Defence sector knowledge

Job description

About the role

As Program Manager, you will lead the effective management of assigned projects, client relationships, people and program operations. You will be accountable for program growth, quality, commercial performance and the successful delivery of contracted services and strategic objectives.

This is an opportunity to influence program direction, work closely with senior leaders and clients, and create an environment where people can perform at their best. You will contribute to business growth while supporting innovation, continual improvement and meaningful outcomes for clients.

What you will be involved in

• Work with the General Manager and program leadership peers to implement business strategy and achieve agreed objectives.
• Own program revenue, forecasting, profitability and overall financial performance, ensuring delivery against agreed commercial objectives
• Coordinate and monitor projects across the program, allocating resources to support effective delivery and maximise value.
• Manage contracted services and outcomes while maintaining quality, commercial performance and alignment with established budgets.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Senior Defence stakeholders, Commonwealth representatives, and industry partners.
• Lead business development activities, including identifying new and follow-on opportunities and contributing to capture and bid development.
• Build and lead a collaborative team through effective people management, regular feedback and capability development.
• Monitor program performance, financial reporting, risk and compliance while driving continual improvement and positive change.

What we would like from you

• Relevant senior-level industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and delivering successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in and the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with Senior Defence stakeholders, Commonwealth representatives, and industry partners
• Experience leading, managing and mentoring employees to support performance and development.
• Strong commercial acumen, including the ability to manage budgets and contribute to profitable delivery.
• Well-developed negotiation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Australian citizenship and a current AGSVA NV1 security clearance, or the ability to obtain one, with flexibility to work at client sites and travel interstate as required.

Life at Nova - it all adds up!

With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.

Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people.

Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:

• Generous Parental Leave: Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks
• Professional and Personal Development: Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to wellbeing activities
• Additional Leave: Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service
• Flexibility: We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people
• Dress For Your Day: We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust
• Reward & Recognition Program: Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more
• Employee Assistance Program: for employees and family members
• Annual Nova employee engagement: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun!
• Wellbeing Hub with access to health and fitness content
• Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance
• Free Flu Vaccination annually
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice
• Nova Employee Company Share Offer
• An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture
• Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari - we don't like to take ourselves too seriously!

You can view the full range of benefits at https://www.novasystems.com/au/careers/life-at-nova-systems

Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.

Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.

Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests.

To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation, please visit our website.

Veteran

Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter of the Veteran Employment Program. We value the skills Veterans bring and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. Nova supports our Veterans through reserve leave and top-up pay entitlements. No need to tailor the use of Defence language in your resume, we prefer to see this however, please let us know if you need support with your application. We also ensure all applications receive a response and feedback when appropriate.

ITAR

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances

NOVA SYSTEMS

Nova Systems is one of the largest Australian owned and operated Defence and Security companies with a global presence as a leader in capability assurance and systems integration.

We are trusted to integrate mission systems solutions and develop software and products that protect lives every day. Our people combine technical skills with an in-depth understanding of what is needed - from Defence and essential services to border security.

We are leaders in Test & Evaluation (T&E), Certification and Systems Assurance, and incorporate the latest Digital Engineering tools and methods including modelling, simulation, and digital twins.

We have strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.