Project Management Consultant

Nova Systems; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Parental Leave

Professional and Personal Development

Flexible work arrangements

Dress For Your Day

Reward & Recognition Program

Wellbeing Hub

Job summary

Nova Systems in Canberra is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver Defence capability outcomes within a complex project environment. You will coordinate schedules, risks and resources while leading multidisciplinary teams to meet governance and contractual requirements.

Key qualifications include a tertiary degree and recognised PM certifications (AIPM CPPM, PRINCE2 or PMP) plus Defence industry experience. NV1/NV2 clearance or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Defence Studies or related discipline.
• AIPM CPPM, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience delivering complex projects within Defence or Defence industry environments.
• Strong understanding of governance and risk management principles.
• Proven ability to manage project risks, issues, budgets, schedules and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience preparing governance submissions and executive briefings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability.
• AU/NZ NV1 or NV2 AGSVA security clearance, or eligibility to obtain and maintain one.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of projects supporting Defence capability outcomes under governance frameworks.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, risks, resources and reporting requirements.
• Lead project planning activities including schedule development, WBS and milestones.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement across Defence, industry partners and internal teams.
• Monitor and mitigate project risks and issues with effective strategies.
• Support contract delivery ensuring outputs meet customer and organisational requirements.
• Produce status reports, dashboards and governance artefacts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Governance

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

• Voted #8 in Best Places to Work 2024
• Strong company culture
• Australian owned and operated
• Location - Canberra

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of capability outcomes to Defence within a complex project environment. The role will be responsible for coordinating project activities, managing stakeholders, overseeing schedules, risks and resources, and ensuring project objectives are delivered in accordance with governance, compliance and contractual requirements. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working within Defence or Defence-industry environments, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering outcomes across the project lifecycle.

What you’ll be involved with:

• Manage the delivery of projects that support Defence capability outcomes in accordance with organisational and contractual governance frameworks.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, risks, opportunities, resources and reporting requirements.
• Lead and support project planning activities, including schedule development, work breakdown structures and milestone tracking.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement across Defence, industry partners, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Monitor and manage project risks and issues, implementing effective mitigation and treatment strategies.
• Support contract delivery activities, ensuring project outputs and deliverables meet customer and organisational requirements.
• Produce high-quality project status reports, dashboards, executive briefings and governance artefacts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support successful project outcomes across the project lifecycle.

What we would like from you:

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Defence Studies or a related discipline.
• AIPM CPPM, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects within Defence or Defence industry environments.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, governance and risk management principles.
• Proven ability to manage project risks, issues, budgets, schedules and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience preparing project documentation, reports, executive briefings and governance submissions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability.
• Current NV1 or NV2 AGSVA Security Clearance, or eligibility to obtain and maintain one.

Desirable requirements:

• Experience supporting the delivery of Land capability projects.
• Knowledge of Defence industry contracting environments and commercial frameworks.
• Experience working within a Prime contractor or major Defence industry organisation.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments involving Defence and industry partners.

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 Australia's largest privately-owned Defence company with global reach. We are leaders in capability assurance and systems integration solving complex challenges in innovative ways.

We are relied on to develop and test capabilities critical to national security and safety. We are trusted to integrate mission systems solutions and develop software and products that protect lives every day.

For 25 years, Nova has brought a different perspective. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve. We have strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.

But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems, we see things differently.