Project Manager

ASC External; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Flexible work

Extra leave

Parental leave

Childcare subsidy

Wellbeing initiatives

Professional development

Diversity & support

Brand discounts

Job summary

ASC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Transformation Office, delivering a portfolio of strategic initiatives that support organisational change. You will lead planning, execution and delivery of cross‑functional programs, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget outcomes aligned to business objectives.

This 24‑month fixed‑term role can be based at Osborne in SA, Henderson in WA, or remote for candidates outside SA/WA.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects within complex, matrixed organisations.
• Strong background in project management, governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working within or alongside a Program Management Office (PMO).
• Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities and delivering outcomes under pressure.
• Experience delivering technology or business transformation initiatives with an understanding of large-scale transformation programs or strategic change initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of project management frameworks and Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency with tools such as MS Project, Jira, Trello or similar.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across all organisational levels with the ability to influence, negotiate, engage and motivate diverse stakeholders.
• Experience managing vendors and external partners.
• Strong capabilities in risk and issue management with an agile, flexible and outcomes-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery including planning, execution, reporting and closure.
• Drive PMO governance, PMO processes and reporting across transformation initiatives.
• Manage risks, issues and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, including executives, technical teams, vendors and partners.
• Oversee vendor and partner performance to ensure delivery aligns with contractual outcomes.
• Develop and manage resource plans to ensure projects are appropriately staffed.
• Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards and governance documentation.
• Facilitate workshops and drive alignment across complex stakeholder groups.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and uplift in project delivery practices.

Skills

Project management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

PMO experience

Risk and issue management

Vendor management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in PM/Business/IT

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Trello

Job description

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a experienced Project Manager to join our Transformation Office, delivering a portfolio of strategic initiatives that support critical organisational change.

In this role, you will lead the planning, execution and delivery of cross-functional transformation projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to key business objectives. You will play a pivotal role in enabling large-scale transformation programs that contribute to national capability outcomes.

These are full time 24-month fixed term contracts that can be based at our Osborne site in SA, Henderson site in WA or remote (if based outside of SA or WA).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery including planning, execution, reporting and closure
• Drive project governance, PMO processes and reporting across transformation initiatives
• Manage risks, issues and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, including executives, technical teams, vendors and partners
• Oversee vendor and partner performance to ensure delivery aligns with contractual outcomes
• Develop and manage resource plans to ensure projects are appropriately staffed
• Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards and governance documentation
• Facilitate workshops and drive alignment across complex stakeholder groups
• Contribute to continuous improvement and uplift in project delivery practices

About you

• Proven experience delivering projects within complex, matrixed organisations
• Strong background in project management, governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Experience working within or alongside a Program Management Office (PMO)
• Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities and delivering outcomes under pressure
• Experience delivering technology or business transformation initiatives with an understanding of large-scale transformation programs or strategic change initiatives
• Strong knowledge of project management frameworks and Agile methodologies
• Proficiency with tools such as MS Project, Jira, Trello or similar
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across all organisational levels with the ability to influence, negotiate, engage and motivate diverse stakeholders
• Experience managing vendors and external partners
• Strong capabilities in risk and issue management with an agile, flexible and outcomes-driven mindset
• Enjoying working on complex projects and delivering sustained business outcomes
• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Business, Program Management, IT or equivalent experience
• Experience within Defence or maritime (preferred) or complex engineering environments
• Strong focus on collaboration, continuous improvement and delivering results

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 3000-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.