Senior Defence Project Controller - Hybrid (9-Day Fortnight)

Saab Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6 weeks leave

14% employer superannuation

Free Income Protection Insurance

Hybrid work from home/office

9-day fortnight

Job summary

Saab Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Controller to support the CSI-IPT in complex defence projects. You will lead WBS development, integrate cost and schedule activities, and coordinate with CAMs and PMs to maintain robust baselines.

The role requires substantial planning experience in EV defence environments, familiarity with PMBOK processes, and proficiency with COBRA and OPP for cost management.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in an engineering, science or business discipline desirable.
• In excess of five years’ experience as a project planner and controller for projects of medium to high complexity.
• Experience working in an EV Defence project environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of Project Management processes eg. PMBOK.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using cost management software preferably COBRA™ and OPP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of the Tasking Statement Work Breakdown Structure (TSWBS) and associated WBS Dictionaries.
• Ensure that planning and scheduling, budgeting, accounting, analysis and reporting activities are fully integrated.
• Ensure that cost / schedule planning activities are undertaken in co-ordination with Control Account Managers and the Project Managers.
• Undertake detailed planning activities, including rolling wave planning and develop Control Account Plans (CAP).

Skills

Project planning

Project control

PMBOK knowledge

Cost and schedule analysis

Education

Engineering/Science/Business degree

Tools

COBRA

OPP

Job description

Saab Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Controller to support the CSI-IPT in complex defence projects. You will lead WBS development, integrate cost and schedule activities, and coordinate with CAMs and PMs to maintain robust baselines.

The role requires substantial planning experience in EV defence environments, familiarity with PMBOK processes, and proficiency with COBRA and OPP for cost management.