Strategic Defence Program Manager, Hybrid

Prattwhitney; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Australia is seeking a bright and energised Program Manager to lead a cross-disciplinary team in support of Australia’s Defence mission. The role emphasizes strategic planning, execution, and delivering innovative solutions in a fast-moving environment.

You will lead an expert team, set the strategic vision, and drive execution with strong leadership behaviours to foster a high-performing culture across dispersed teams while aligning with customer expectations and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in financial cost control.
• Proven ability to lead complex programs and teams.
• Ability to translate strategic vision into actionable outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Desirable: experience in solution and proposal development, including the financial and commercial aspects of a proposal.
• Desirable: prior experience on Defence acquisition and sustainment contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and management of program operations.
• Subcontract management, risk management and budget oversight.
• Lead, motivate and develop the program team, including geographically dispersed members.
• Coordinate project deliverables and alignment with customer expectations.

Skills

Tertiary qualification

Cost control

Leadership skills

Strategic execution

Communication skills

Proposal development

Defence contracts experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Raytheon Australia is seeking a bright and energised Program Manager to lead a cross-disciplinary team in support of Australia’s Defence mission. The role emphasizes strategic planning, execution, and delivering innovative solutions in a fast-moving environment.

You will lead an expert team, set the strategic vision, and drive execution with strong leadership behaviours to foster a high-performing culture across dispersed teams while aligning with customer expectations and security requirements.