Project Manager

IAG Defence and National Security; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IAG Defence & National Security is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a core Defence project team in Canberra to coordinate and deliver geostationary and low Earth orbit satellite networks. You will oversee multiple work packages, manage schedules, and ensure integration across Defence, industry and stakeholders.

The role includes risk reduction activities, executive-ready reporting, and preparation for transition into service, with a focus on training, documentation and spares.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering satellite communications systems including GEO and LEO networks.
• Experience overseeing multiple acquisition or capability development work packages.
• Experience managing integrated schedules, critical-path risks, costs and reporting.
• Experience managing contractual, commercial and financial obligations, including contractor performance and change control.
• Experience coordinating system integration and user, acceptance and operational test and evaluation.
• Experience preparing executive-ready reporting and gate reviews or investment submissions.
• Experience working with engineering, test and logistics to resolve complex technical issues.
• Experience preparing capability for transition into service, including training, documentation and spares.

Responsibilities

• Support the project lead in end-to-end delivery of multiple capability work packages.
• Maintain integrated schedules and manage critical-path risks across acquisition, engineering, cyber, safety, testing and sustainment.
• Manage contractual, commercial and financial obligations, including contractor performance and change control.
• Coordinate delivery teams to manage dependencies, resources and technical integration points.
• Coordinate the integration of satellite communications, network and platform systems.
• Oversee user evaluations and acceptance and operational test and evaluation, including issue resolution.
• Run risk reduction activities that assess emerging wideband satellite communications technologies and inform investment decisions.
• Develop and maintain project management artefacts, and prepare executive-ready reporting and inputs for gate reviews and senior submissions.
• Make sure support elements, including training, documentation, spares and support systems, are ready for transition into service.

Skills

Project management

Satellite communications

Acquisition management

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Executive reporting

Job description

Canberra, ACT Based | Requires a current AGSVA NV1 Clearance | 6-Month Engagement

About Us

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.

Do you have prior ADF experience? We highly value ADF experience and skills, whether as a permanent member or a reservist.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a core Defence project team in Canberra, responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of critical satellite communications systems that enable secure, resilient long-range communications. You'll oversee multiple acquisition and capability development work packages, including the delivery and integration of geostationary and low Earth orbit satellite networks. You'll also explore future capability through risk reduction activities that assess emerging wideband satellite communications technologies and inform strategic investment decisions. The role works across Defence, industry and stakeholder communities, and you'll exercise delegated project management responsibilities as a core team member.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the project lead in end-to-end delivery of multiple capability work packages
• Maintain integrated schedules and manage critical-path risks across acquisition, engineering, cyber, safety, testing and sustainment
• Manage contractual, commercial and financial obligations, including contractor performance and change control
• Coordinate delivery teams to manage dependencies, resources and technical integration points
• Coordinate the integration of satellite communications, network and platform systems
• Oversee user evaluations and acceptance and operational test and evaluation, including issue resolution
• Run risk reduction activities that assess emerging wideband satellite communications technologies and inform investment decisions
• Develop and maintain project management artefacts, and prepare executive-ready reporting and inputs for gate reviews and senior submissions
• Make sure support elements, including training, documentation, spares and support systems, are ready for transition into service

Required

• Project management experience delivering satellite communications systems, including geostationary and low Earth orbit satellite networks
• Experience overseeing multiple acquisition or capability development work packages
• Experience managing integrated schedules, critical-path risks, costs and reporting
• Experience managing contractual, commercial and financial obligations, including contractor performance and change control
• Experience coordinating system integration and user, acceptance and operational test and evaluation
• Experience preparing executive-ready reporting and gate review or investment submissions
• Experience working with engineering, test and logistics support teams to resolve complex technical issues
• Experience preparing capability for transition into service, including training, documentation and spares

Engagement Details

• Location: Canberra, ACT

What We Offer

With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, we're a tight-knit team working across some of Australia's most critical Defence and national security programs. We value expertise, collaboration and flexibility, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects.

We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time whilst you continue building a rewarding career in the Defence and national security sector. As part of IAG, you'll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals.

Most opportunities advertised by IAG Defence & National Security are subject to client approval, security validation and contractual confirmation. Employment or engagement will only be offered following successful client acceptance and completion of all required pre-engagement checks and onboarding activities.

Please Note

As this role may support a Defence program, a Defence employment moratorium period may apply to current or recently separated ADF/APS personnel seeking to move into industry roles. If you are currently serving or have recently left Defence, we'd recommend confirming your eligibility to apply before submitting.