Project Manager - Approach to government AIR6500

Kinexus; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised parking

Flexible working

Paid parental leave

Study leave

Reserve and volunteer leave

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Project Manager to lead a high-visibility Defence submission for an IAMD program in Australia. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, integrate schedule and cost inputs, and ensure governance alignment with Defence requirements.

The role offers significant interaction with Defence leadership and industry partners. You will drive complex submissions, manage risks, and prepare executives with briefing papers and governance documents, while maintaining delivery milestones

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Defence capability development, acquisition, project management or program integration.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Government approvals, Defence submissions or major investment decisions.
• Strong understanding of Defence governance frameworks and capability lifecycle processes.
• Ability to coordinate complex project information across scope, schedule, cost, commercial and risk disciplines.
• Proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively across Defence and industry environments.
• Experience preparing executive briefs, governance papers, reports and senior leadership submissions.
• Strong planning, organisational and project coordination capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Current Australian Government Security Clearance (Baseline, NV1 or NV2)

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the development of IAMD Second Pass Government submission.
• Establish and maintain integrated project schedules and critical delivery pathways.
• Coordinate scope, cost, schedule, commercial and risk inputs across multiple workstreams.
• Manage project actions, dependencies, milestones and key decision points.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, governance forums, reviews and working groups.
• Engage Defence stakeholders, industry partners and subject matter experts to support delivery outcomes.
• Identify, track and mitigate project risks, issues and opportunities.
• Develop business cases, approval documentation and supporting project artefacts.
• Monitor progress against key milestones and report status to senior stakeholders.
• Escalate critical issues and decisions requiring leadership attention.
• Ensure compliance with Defence governance requirements and capability development frameworks.
• Support assurance, review and approval activities throughout the submission lifecycle.

Skills

Defence project mgmt

Government approvals

Governance frameworks

Stakeholder management

Executive briefs

Project coordination

Written communication

Problem solving

Security clearance

Job description

Project Manager - Approach to government AIR6500

Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.

Tell me about this role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Defence project professional to lead the development of a major Government approval submission supporting an Integrated Air Missile Defence (IAMD) Program. Operating within a complex Defence capability environment, you will be responsible for bringing together critical project information, coordinating stakeholder contributions and ensuring all submission requirements are aligned and ready for key Government decision points.

Working closely with Defence, CASG, industry partners and subject matter experts, you will play a central role in driving the successful progression of a high-profile capability project. This position offers significant stakeholder engagement, strategic influence and exposure to senior Defence leadership.

We’re offering uncapped training and development opportunities as well as other benefits including subsidised parking, flexible working and different leave arrangements including paid parental, study, reserve and volunteer leave.

What will I be doing day to day?

• Lead and coordinate the development of IAMD Second Pass Government submission.
• Establish and maintain integrated project schedules and critical delivery pathways.
• Coordinate scope, cost, schedule, commercial and risk inputs across multiple workstreams.
• Manage project actions, dependencies, milestones and key decision points.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, governance forums, reviews and working groups.
• Engage Defence stakeholders, industry partners and subject matter experts to support delivery outcomes.
• Identify, track and mitigate project risks, issues and opportunities.
• Develop business cases, approval documentation and supporting project artefacts.
• Monitor progress against key milestones and report status to senior stakeholders.
• Escalate critical issues and decisions requiring leadership attention.
• Ensure compliance with Defence governance requirements and capability development frameworks.
• Support assurance, review and approval activities throughout the submission lifecycle.

What sort of skills do I need?

• Extensive experience in Defence capability development, acquisition, project management or program integration.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Government approvals, Defence submissions or major investment decisions.
• Strong understanding of Defence governance frameworks and capability lifecycle processes.
• Ability to coordinate complex project information across scope, schedule, cost, commercial and risk disciplines.
• Proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively across Defence and industry environments.
• Experience preparing executive briefs, governance papers, reports and senior leadership submissions.
• Strong planning, organisational and project coordination capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Current Australian Government Security Clearance (Baseline, NV1 or NV2)

You’ll bring experience from Defence, CASG, capability management, acquisition, program delivery or approvals environments, with a track record of successfully coordinating complex projects and navigating governance processes within large organisations.

What’s in it for me?

• Flexibility -We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as WFH where possible.
• Inclusion -Our employees should feel safe bringing their whole self to work, we offer a number of programs promoting inclusion.
• Benefits and Rewards –Our benefits and rewards includesadditional superannuation;flexible leave options;salary continuation insurance;professional certification bonus;employee discount program.

Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security

Amentum is a key service provider to the Australian Government, supporting critical national security and Defence capabilities across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear, and digital domains. With over 880 professionals nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure, logistics, and technical solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

With 27+ years of experience and a presence in major cities and regions, we’re proud of our people—our greatest asset. Join us and be part of a high-performing team with exceptional benefits and career opportunities. Apply directly or reach out to Jeremy Parkinson, ***************@global.amentum.com.

Additional information

• Lead Defence capability submissions supporting a major national IAMD program.
• Engage with senior Defence leaders, industry partners and key stakeholders.
• Drive complex projects through critical Gov approval & decision milestones.