Systems and Configuration Lead

Penske Australia & New Zealand; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Onsite parking

Training & development

Competitive remuneration

Referral program

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Penske Perks

Job summary

Penske Australia & New Zealand is seeking an experienced Systems and Configuration Lead to join the Defence Programmes Group at Kings Park. You will oversee configuration management, systems analysis and delivery of defence contracts.

You will lead Windchill/AMT implementations, collaborate with IT, vendors and users, and mentor a small team to improve processes and outputs. Australian citizenship and clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Experience or formal training in Configuration Management and/or Systems Analysis.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
• Experience leading teams and delivering system improvements.
• Ability to obtain Australian Defence security clearance; Australian citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration and systems analysis to ensure compliance with Defence standards.
• Maintain configuration data including baselines and records.
• Assess and implement additional platforms within existing software solutions.
• Manage Windchill, AMT, and other business applications to improve workflows.
• Coordinate development, testing, releases, and implementation with IT and SMEs.
• Act as a Windchill and AMT super user supporting users.
• Align system functionality and reporting with Commonwealth and Defence requirements.
• Lead, coach and support team members.
• Map and improve business processes and workflows with DPG managers.
• Contribute to DPG business development opportunities.

Skills

Configuration Management

Systems Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Windchill

AMT

Process Improvement

Tools

Windchill

AMT

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Systems and Configuration Lead to join our Defence Programmes Group (DPG) team at Kings Park.

Reporting to the Contract & Business Manager, you'll lead configuration implementation, systems analysis and system improvement activities supporting our Defence programmes. You'll oversee the ongoing development, integration and optimisation of systems including Windchill, AMT and in-house applications, ensuring business processes and system outputs align with Defence contract requirements and standards.

Working closely with business users, internal departments, IT developers and external vendors, you'll identify opportunities to improve workflows, resolve technical issues and deliver practical, user-focused solutions. You'll also lead and support a small team, fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

This is a great opportunity for someone who combines strong analytical and systems expertise with stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, and wants to contribute to the delivery of critical Defence programme requirements.

In this role you will:

• Lead configuration and systems analysis activities to ensure compliance with Defence contract requirements and applicable standards.
• Maintain configuration and business data, including equipment build standards, baselines and records relating to equipment and platforms.
• Lead the assessment and implementation of additional platforms within existing software solutions supporting Defence contracts.
• Manage and improve systems including Windchill, AMT and other business applications to streamline workflows and increase productivity.
• Coordinate system development, integrations, testing, releases and implementation activities in collaboration with IT developers and subject matter experts.
• Act as a key contact and super user for Windchill and AMT, supporting users and resolving system and process issues.
• Work with business users and managers to align system functionality, data and reporting with Commonwealth and Defence requirements.
• Collaborate with internal branches/departments, customers and external vendors to resolve issues and deliver effective solutions.
• Lead, coach and support team members, promoting accountability, collaboration and high standards of performance.
• Work with DPG managers and IT representatives to map, review and improve business processes and system workflows.
• Contribute to DPG business development opportunities and support the delivery of broader team objectives.

About You:

• Experience or formal training in Configuration Management and/or Systems Analysis.
• A combination of configuration management expertise, systems analysis capability and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with Windchill will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience leading or working within a team, supporting collaboration, accountability and effective delivery.
• Experience in process mapping, business and functional documentation, system testing, releases, integrations and system improvements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative, organised and proactive approach, with a commitment to delivering reliable, user-focused solutions.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence security clearance. Australian citizenship is required.

Why choose Team Penske?

At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the business
• Onsite parking
• Accredited Training & Development Programs
• Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training
• Competitive Remuneration
• Reward and Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave
• Penske Perks: save $1000's with access to discounts from your favourite retailers

About Penske in Australia & New Zealand

Iconic in motorsport and in business, the Penske brand is proudly represented in Australia and New Zealand through businesses, including Penske Australia & New Zealand, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Automotive Australia.

Penske Australia & New Zealand is a leading supplier of the world’s finest heavy-duty trucks, diesel engines, gas engines, and power systems. We proudly distributes the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Bergen Engines, Detroit, Allison Transmission, and Sauer Compressors brands. And we operate across the most dynamic markets, including commercial vehicles, mining, energy solutions, defence, rail, marine, construction and industrial, oil and gas, and agriculture.

And through Penske Truck Leasing, we offer convenient and professional truck rental and leasing services.

We value and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, veterans, with disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process? Please let us know.

Penske Australia and Penske New Zealand are 100% subsidiaries of Penske Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Penske Truck Leasing forms part of Penske Transportation Solutions. Both Penske Automotive Group and Penske Transportation Solutions form part of the global Penske Corporation.