Senior Defence Project Manager, EWIS & Capability Delivery

Nova Systems; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Parental Leave

Professional and Personal Development

Flexibility

Nova Employee Share Offer

Job summary

Nova Systems is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead Defence capability projects within the EWIS environment in Canberra. You will coordinate across the capability lifecycle, engage Commonwealth stakeholders and industry partners, and apply best-practice project management in a highly regulated setting.

This role supports complex electronic warfare and intelligence programs, requiring security clearance and the ability to deliver governance artefacts, plans and reports to senior

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Defence Studies or a related discipline.
• AIPM CPPM, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex above the line projects within Defence.
• Strong understanding of Defence acquisition, sustainment and capability development processes.
• Proven ability to manage project risks, issues, budgets and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience preparing Defence governance documentation, submissions and reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
• Current NV1 or NV2 AGSVA Security Clearance, or eligibility to obtain and maintain one.
• Experience within Electronic Warfare (EW), Intelligence, ISR, Communications, Land or Maritime capability domains.
• Knowledge of ASDEFCON contracting frameworks.
• Experience supporting projects through Gate Reviews and Capability Assurance processes.
• Familiarity with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs and international Defence stakeholders.
• Experience working within DDG (formerly CASG), Joint Systems Division or EWIS programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Defence projects through the capability lifecycle from concept development to sustainment.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, risks, opportunities, resources and reporting requirements.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement across Defence, industry partners and international stakeholders.
• Lead project planning activities, including WBS, milestones and reporting.
• Manage project risks, issues and contract deliverables.
• Prepare governance artefacts, cabinet submissions and procurement documentation.
• Produce status reports, dashboards and executive briefings.
• Ensure alignment with Defence policy and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal沟通能力

Education

Tertiary qualification in PM/Engineering/Business/Defence Studies

Job description

Nova Systems is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead Defence capability projects within the EWIS environment in Canberra. You will coordinate across the capability lifecycle, engage Commonwealth stakeholders and industry partners, and apply best-practice project management in a highly regulated setting.

This role supports complex electronic warfare and intelligence programs, requiring security clearance and the ability to deliver governance artefacts, plans and reports to senior