AddressAt BAE Systems Australia
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
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We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
About the OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Controller to join our Combat Systems Integration Integrated Product Team (CSI-IPT) Program Delivery team in Mawson Lakes, SA.
This is a collaboration of four partners to become Australia's sovereign combat systems provider for all of the Royal Australian Navy's Tier 1 surface fleet.
Reporting to the Project Planning and Controls Manager, the Senior Project Controller will responsible for the proper use of the company Earned Value Management (EVM) System so that the project management team can adequately monitor and report on project cost, schedule progress and risk status.
In the conduct of assigned duties, the successful applicant must maintain the goodwill of the Customer and company management, by ensuring that our established EVM processes are carried out to report and manage the project with timely, accurate EVM data.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development and maintenance of the Tasking Statement Work Breakdown Structure (TSWBS) and associated WBS Dictionaries.
- Leading the establishment and maintenance of approved cost and schedule Project Management Baselines (PMB) including the incorporation of approved baseline changes.
- Leading the development and maintenance of control account structures and associated Responsibility Assignment Matrices (RAM)
- Undertaking detailed planning activities, including rolling wave planning and developing Control Account Plans (CAP).
- Leading monthly reporting activities including capturing actuals, status, Estimates to Complete (ETC), and undertake detailed variance analysis in accordance with the business rhythm.
- Leading Comprehensive Estimate at Completions (CEAC) activities and providing SME advice to CAMs with regards to development and preparation of their inputs and consolidation of program-wide data.
- Providing support to Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) surveillance reviews as directed by the CSI Project Planning and Controls Manager.
- Ensuring the correct utilisation of Earned Value Management standards, processes and systems to enable timely and accurate monitoring, reporting and performance measurement throughout the project execution lifecycle.
About YOU
- Previous experience in a similar role within the Australian Defence sector (desirable)
- Strong understanding of Earned Value Management principles (essential)
- Demonstrated proven performance and progression as a Senior Project Controller
- Extensive scheduling and cost experience
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- NV1 Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au
Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Further information regarding security clearances.
