Senior Project Manager

Thomas Global Systems

Sydney

On-site

AUD 171,000 - 209,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Innovative work environment

Collaboration with skilled team

Job summary

A leading defense electronics firm in Sydney is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a defense technology development program. The role involves managing project lifecycles, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with defense standards. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in project management, particularly in defense or aerospace. This position offers competitive remuneration up to $190k per annum and an opportunity to work with innovative technologies in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in project/program management within defense or aerospace.
Experience managing complex, high-value, multi-year programs.
Demonstrated success in defense contracting models and project management methodologies.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of defense simulation and training programs.
Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
Serve as primary contact for defense customers.

Skills

Project/program management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Risk management

Financial oversight

Technical understanding of defense systems

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, or related

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Thomas Global Systems is a leader in the design, manufacture and support of high-integrity aviation and defence electronics, operating out of locations in Sydney, Australia and Irvine, California.

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Simulation & Training Solutions team and play a lead role in the delivery of a complex, multi-year defence technology development program focused on advanced simulation and training systems. You will be responsible for the full program lifecycle—from planning and execution to integration and delivery—ensuring alignment with defence standards, contractual obligations, and security requirements.

Pivotal to this role is a balance of technical program leadership, stakeholder engagement and disciplined project management to deliver the training system capability on time, within budget and to specification.

Location: on-site, Sydney Olympic Park.

What You’ll Do:

Program Leadership: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a multi-year defence simulation and training program, ensuring alignment with contractual and customer requirements.
Project Execution: Define scope, objectives, schedules, and resources; oversee system design, integration, testing, and milestone achievement.
Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary contact for defence customers and partners; build strong relationships and provide regular updates and reviews.
Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to defence standards (ASDEFCON, ISO, MIL-STDs), project frameworks, and security protocols including ITAR and clearance requirements.
Risk Management: Identify, track, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies; seek opportunities to improve cost, schedule, or quality.
Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost controls; lead multidisciplinary teams and negotiate contracts and supplier agreements.
Continuous Improvement: Promote lessons learned and best practices in project management (PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile).
Innovation: Drive advancements in simulation technologies and training effectiveness to enhance program delivery.

What You Bring:

10years + experience in project/program management within the defence or aerospace sector, ideally with simulation, training systems, or mission system development.
Experience managing complex, high-value, multi-year programs with multiple subcontractors and international supply chains.
Demonstrated success delivering projects under defence contracting models (e.g., ASDEFCON or equivalent) and project management methodologies.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills, at a senior level within defence, primes, and industry.
Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies.
Strong technical understanding of defence simulation, training systems, or related technologies.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline
NV1 security clearance (or ability to obtain).

What’s on Offer:

A varied, fast paced role with an innovative and respected leader in mission-critical aerospace and defense products.
A team of skilled and motivated people committed to innovation, collaboration, and national security outcomes.
Competitive remuneration package
Base salary range of up to $190k per annum, with final offer determined based on location, skill set, experience, and other factors.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a strategic thinker, confident communicator, and someone who leads with integrity and accountability. If you're ready to lead the next generation of defence simulation and training solutions apply now!

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