Project Manager

Vektoro Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vektoro Pty Ltd in Canberra seeks an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a Defence capability project, with a focus on project delivery, risk reduction and governance.

Working within the Defence Capability System, you will coordinate project activities, manage delivery schedules and dependencies, identify and mitigate risks, and provide clear, practical advice to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated PM experience in Defence environments.
• Experience with delivery and risk reduction within Defence Capability System.
• Ability to manage schedules, milestones and dependencies.
• Strong risk and issue management with mitigation strategies.
• Experience in Defence governance and reporting processes.
• Effective stakeholder engagement with senior groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules and governance documents.
• Coordinate activities, priorities, resources and dependencies to deliver objectives.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues with mitigations.
• Monitor performance and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare project reporting and decision-support materials.
• Maintain project information and risk reporting in Defence systems (e.g., Capability One).
• Coordinate stakeholder governance meetings and CGR/IC/NSC submissions.
• Provide PM advice to senior Defence stakeholders for governance and delivery.
• Support capability development and approval processes.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Documentation

Education

Project management qualification

PRINCE2/PMP certification

Job description

About Vektoro

Vektoro is a Canberra-based, Australian and veteran‑owned consultancy delivering professional services across Defence, government and industry. As a recognised Veteran Employer of Choice, we bring together experienced professionals with a deep understanding of the Defence environment and the challenges our clients face.

Our expertise spans capability development and delivery, program and project management, strategic advisory, data and analytics, and organisational change. We pride ourselves on being more than a service provider, building genuine partnerships and delivering practical solutions that strengthen capability and create lasting value.

At Vektoro, our people are central to everything we do. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment built on trust, authenticity, professionalism and growth, where individual expertise is valued and professional development is encouraged. Joining Vektoro means working alongside capable, experienced people, contributing to meaningful Defence outcomes and being part of a growing Australian business that genuinely invests in its people.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a complex Defence capability project, with a particular focus on project delivery, risk reduction and governance.

Working within the Defence Capability System, you will coordinate project activities, manage delivery schedules and dependencies, identify and mitigate risks, and support capability development and approval processes. The role requires someone who can navigate complex stakeholder environments, maintain delivery momentum and provide clear, practical advice to support informed decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones and associated management documentation.
• Coordinate project activities, priorities, resources and dependencies to support delivery against agreed objectives.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks and issues, including developing and monitoring risk reduction and mitigation activities.
• Monitor project performance, identify emerging delivery constraints and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and coordinate project reporting, governance documentation, briefs and decision‑support materials.
• Maintain accurate project information and risk reporting within relevant Defence systems, including Capability One.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, governance meetings and project reviews, including tracking actions and supporting the resolution of outstanding matters.
• Contribute to capability approval processes, including documentation and stakeholder coordination for Capability Gate Reviews (CGR), Investment Committee (IC) and National Security Committee (NSC) submissions.
• Provide project management advice to senior Defence stakeholders, supporting effective governance and delivery outcomes.

Essential Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A current NV2 security clearance or higher.
• Australian citizenship.
• Demonstrated project management experience within the Defence environment, including delivery and risk reduction management within the Defence Capability System.
• Experience managing complex projects, schedules, milestones, dependencies and competing priorities.
• Strong risk and issue management skills, including the ability to develop practical mitigation strategies and coordinate risk reduction activities.
• Experience working within Defence governance, reporting and capability management processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, accurate project documentation, reports and briefing materials.

Desirable Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience working within Defence Intelligence, intelligence capability development or related National Security environments.
• Familiarity with geospatial, targeting, data or intelligence‑related capabilities.
• Experience supporting Defence capability approval processes, including CGR, IC or NSC submissions.
• Working knowledge of Capability One or other Defence project and risk management systems.
• Relevant qualifications in project management, program management, business or a related discipline.
• Professional project management certification, such as PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent.
• Experience working within Defence project integration offices or multidisciplinary capability delivery teams.