Senior Defence Project Manager – Submarine Sustainment

ASC; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique and challenging work with a defi

Flexible work hours

10 days leave annually

Parental leave

Childcare support

Wellbeing initiatives

Professional development

Diverse environment

Discounts and offers

Job summary

ASC is recruiting a Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, execution and closeout of the SSN program in Australia’s Defence sector. You will work across a complex stakeholder network, providing strategic direction, managing risk, and delivering on time, within budget and to quality standards.

The role demands extensive experience in Defence programs, ability to influence senior stakeholders in matrix organisations, and readiness to travel or relocate as required to support engagements

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' project management experience delivering complex programs in Defence or similarly complex environments.
• Experience in submarine sustainment, naval shipbuilding, Collins Class programs or other strategic Defence capability projects is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively within complex, matrixed organisations and governance frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead programs through ambiguity, manage risk, solve complex problems and deliver outcomes in evolving environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex, high-value Defence programs, ensuring safe, effective execution across scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, change and performance outcomes.
• Influence and engage a diverse stakeholder network, including internal program teams and external partners such as Navy, ASA, industry partners and international stakeholders.
• Navigate ambiguity, evolving requirements and undefined pathways, providing strategic direction, sound judgement and decisive leadership to drive program success.
• Build and maintain strong governance, stakeholder engagement and reporting frameworks, preparing high-quality briefs and presentations for senior leaders and clients.
• Identify, manage and mitigate complex program risks and issues, developing practical solutions and corrective actions to maintain delivery momentum.
• Lead the development and management of project performance baselines, monitoring progress, analysing variances and implementing recovery strategies where required.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Strategic leadership

Governance & reporting

Education

Tertiary qualifications in PM/Engineering/Business

Job description

ASC is recruiting a Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, execution and closeout of the SSN program in Australia’s Defence sector. You will work across a complex stakeholder network, providing strategic direction, managing risk, and delivering on time, within budget and to quality standards.

The role demands extensive experience in Defence programs, ability to influence senior stakeholders in matrix organisations, and readiness to travel or relocate as required to support engagements