Project Manager - MQ-28 Program

Boeing; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Professional development

Salary packaging

Incentive program

Global opportunities

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the MQ-28 Program Integration Office in Brisbane. You will lead complex projects, manage governance, and coordinate across external customers, internal teams and program leadership to ensure on-time delivery.

Applicants will have demonstrated PMO experience, strong communication, and the ability to drive change while balancing priorities in a Defence context. This is a permanent role with opportunities across Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience leading project management offices or PMOs in complex environments.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to balance governance, schedule, risks and priorities in Defence projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, tracking, and reporting of complex projects within MQ-28 PMO.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones and status reporting across multiple lines.
• Coordinate with external customers, internal stakeholders, and program leadership to align delivery with objectives.
• Communicate project status, risks, issues, and decisions to stakeholders.
• Ensure activities comply with policies, contractual obligations and requirements.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies, escalating as needed.
• Develop business cases for new MQ-28 scope and evaluate feasibility.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Change management

Governance

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1943526
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About The Organisation

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering cutting edge technology to the forefront of Australian Defence Force capability. We are leaders in the Defence Industry, proactively solving challenges posed by our complex and ever-changing Defence landscape.

Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems that protect Australia and its national interests.

This is your opportunity to contribute to the future of the evolving Australian Defence environment. Advance your career with BDA where you'll be inspired, encouraged and empowered without limits.

About The Role

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join the MQ-28 Program Integration Office. Applicants will have demonstrated experience in project management execution, as well as governance of PM related processes and systems within complex project environments. Experience within Defence Industry will be favourably regarded.

The successful candidate will be centrally embedded in the PMO, supporting the delivery of accurate, timely and reliable services and outcomes to enable program success. As part of this team, you will balance programmatic governance through adherence and execution to MQ-28 processes, with complex task and change management activities that align project delivery with MQ-28 Program Priorities.

You will also be responsible for:

• Lead the planning, execution, tracking, and reporting of complex projects within the MQ-28 PMO team, through initiation of change to execution and project closure
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones and status reporting across multiple reporting and contract lines
• Coordinate across external customers, internal stakeholders, and program leadership to align project delivery with business and capability objectives.
• Ensure timely communication of project status, risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions to relevant stakeholders
• Ensure all activities are executed in accordance with applicable policies, contractual obligations, and compliance requirements as relevant to each project
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating as required to maintain schedule and execution integrity.
• Develop business cases proposed for new scope inclusion to MQ-28 Program, with recommendations on feasibility for future requests

About You

You are an experienced project manager and creative problem solver who will bring technical skills, effective communication and relationship building strengths to support the MQ-28 Program. You are someone who is comfortable working autonomously and as part of a wider community to seek and drive continuous improvement.

• You lean into problems through the lens of program Risks, Issues, Opportunities and execution drivers.
• You know your audience and deliver forward focused, risk-based analytics, advice and solutions
• You have experience working within a Program or Project Management Office;
• You have high level communication and negotiation skills with a strong focus on building successful relationships with a broad range of stakeholders;
• You have demonstrated leadership qualities and the ability to exert influence at multiple organisational levels;
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Working within our team, you will have the opportunity to gain in-depth exposure across various exciting projects and build on your professional network with internal stakeholders and external partners in the industry.

Culture

BDA actively encourages applications from all members of society. We believe we are our best when our workforce reflects the diverse, talented and passionate communities in which we live and operate. We are committed to grow a diverse and inclusive workplace and recognise the strength this brings to our business.

We foster an environment where every team member can bring their whole selves to work, with equal opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Benefits

• We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide a mixture flexible office and remote working options;
• BDA values your professional development, providing a vast range of internal training, as well as assistance to further education;
• Competitive salary packaging options;
• Employee Incentive Program inclusive of bonus scheme and a wide range of corporate discounts;
• As part of a global company, your career opportunities extend internationally.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.