Senior Project Manager – Submarine Program Lead

Asc Pty Ltd; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique and challenging work with a de-

Extra leave

Parental leave

Childcare support

Wellbeing program

Career development

Job summary

ASC Pty Ltd, Australia’s submarine company, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead a team delivering the Collins Class Submarine Program. You will advance project outcomes, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure strategic alignment with program priorities while serving as a key escalation point for complex decisions.

The role is based primarily at Henderson, with occasional work from Garden Island as required, offering leadership in a high-stakes defence environment and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a technical, engineering or project management discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Membership of AIPM or a similar professional body (desirable).
• Defence or heavy industry asset maintenance experience (desirable).
• Australian Navy experience, with an understanding of Defence customers, stakeholders and operating environments, is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery best practice, including scheduling, risk, quality, Earned value management, stakeholder and team management.
• Extensive experience leading complex projects, with 10+ years' experience in a Project Manager or equivalent role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and build effective relationships.
• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, navigate complex environments and drive successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and successful delivery of complex projects from planning through to execution and close-out, ensuring alignment with approved project management frameworks.
• Establish and manage project schedules, monitor performance against baselines and implement corrective actions to achieve project objectives.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, internal teams and contractors to support project and program objectives.
• Oversee project risk and financial performance, including risk management planning and Control Account Management responsibilities.
• Lead, coach and develop Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team culture.
• Prepare and present project reports, performance updates and briefings to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and promote ASC's PRIDE Values across all aspects of project delivery.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Schedule management

Communication

Education

Engineering or PM qualification

AIPM membership desirable

Job description

ASC Pty Ltd, Australia’s submarine company, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead a team delivering the Collins Class Submarine Program. You will advance project outcomes, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure strategic alignment with program priorities while serving as a key escalation point for complex decisions.

The role is based primarily at Henderson, with occasional work from Garden Island as required, offering leadership in a high-stakes defence environment and opportunities to