TLS Integration & Innovation Program Lead

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging including novated car

Purchased annual leave – 2 weeks

Generous parental leave – 18 weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Health & Wellbeing program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia seeks an experienced TLS Integration Manager to lead the delivery of the CIE Program, driving initiatives that improve capability outcomes, enhance sustainment performance and reduce total cost of ownership.

This leadership role requires managing complex Defence and engineering programs, delivering measurable operational and financial benefits, and guiding cross-functional teams across maintenance, engineering, and supply chain to achieve on-time, on-budget outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing complex projects, programs or initiatives in Defence, aerospace or engineering environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience developing business cases and delivering measurable operational or financial benefits.
• Deep understanding of project governance frameworks and delivery controls.
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Business, Aerospace/Aviation Management or a related discipline.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of innovation and efficiency initiatives across the program.
• Identify opportunities to improve capability, availability, maintainability and overall sustainment performance.
• Provide governance, reporting and assurance across multiple initiatives.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of innovation and project professionals.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement across maintenance, engineering, supply chain, training and business management functions

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Program management

Defence industry experience

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Engineering/Business/Aerospace/Aviation Management degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman Australia seeks an experienced TLS Integration Manager to lead the delivery of the CIE Program, driving initiatives that improve capability outcomes, enhance sustainment performance and reduce total cost of ownership.

This leadership role requires managing complex Defence and engineering programs, delivering measurable operational and financial benefits, and guiding cross-functional teams across maintenance, engineering, and supply chain to achieve on-time, on-budget outcomes.