Address- Join an industry leader and one of the most reputable technology innovators in the world;
- Work on innovative and challenging projects, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
- Rewarding senior leadership opportunity supporting the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Collins Class Submarines.
- Senior Leadership opportunity based in Henderson, WA or Sydney.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development, you'll have access to the latest technologies and mentorship from experts in the field.
When you join Raytheon Australia, you are joining a recognised leader and trusted partner in the Australian defence industry. As the leading combat systems integrator for Australia’s most strategic defence assets; our fleet of Collins Class Submarines, we provide mission support and solutions to protect, secure and defend our nation.
Our Program Leaders are world class and working on projects that truly contribute to the defence of our nation. We look for specialists with a talent for big picture thinking and attention to detail, alongside strong management capabilities to develop and deliver strong outcomes for our nation and defence.
When you join Raytheon Australia, you are joining a recognised leader and trusted partner in the Australian defence industry.
The Role
This new position provides a career pathway to senior leadership opportunities within Raytheon Australia’s professional Program and General Management streams. Reporting directly to the Program Director, the DeputyProgram Director is a senior leader who is responsible for a national team of skilled professionals focused on ensuring the safe and timely delivery of contract commitments and project milestones; ensuring Australia’s Collins Class Submarine fleet remain available for domestic and international deployments.
This role is responsible for the day-to-day design, solution development, and management of the Combat System Management Program team to satisfy contractual or internally scoped requirements. With a Focus on achieving the business objectives of the company, the incumbent will ensure that operational requirements and financial performance is within the program parameters you will engage directly with RAN leaders, holding responsibility in governance and review boards in Commonwealth and Defence forums. A background in major project delivery enhanced by knowledge in maritime or military management systems will be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply your knowledge and skills to lead a national team to develop, plan and implement multiple complex projects that will progress concurrently to deliver program objectives;
- Oversee the day-to-day execution of the Combat System Management Program.
- Ability to form and maintain close relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders, to solicit, manage and effectively use intelligence and to identify, direct, and manage the resources required to delivery compelling strategies and high-quality solutions.
- Lead and collaborate in a cross-functional environment to meet RAN operational requirements.
- Demonstrate high levels of negotiation skills and influence across internal and external stakeholder groups.
- Provide briefings, presentations and reporting to governance bodies and organisational leadership.
- Lead the planning, coordination, and management of program operations, whilst driving the effectiveness and results through implementing strategies and plans.
- Manage project opportunities and risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Mentor and lead project staff to develop and enhance business.
- Liaise with other members of the business development organisation to maintain a forecast of potential strategic activities that require support, and plan resource allocation.
- Liaise with other members of the business development organisation to maintain a forecast of potential strategic activities that require support, and plan resource allocation.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience.
- University degree in Engineering, Project Management, or other relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
- Eligible for registration as a Registered Project Manager (Reg PM) and certification as a CPPM through the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
- Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project teams.
- Significant expertise in relevant domain concepts and technology.
- Proven experience in strategy development in an Industry environment.
- Proven experience in complex project management including:
- Leading integrated product team(s).
- Geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders.
- Multiple / complex lines of communication.
- Variable backlog or schedule with compounding interactions. Specialist resources that are difficult to obtain/retain.
- Management of specific environmental hazards.
- High levels of system complexity.
- Experience managing subcontracts and supporting program level objectives.
- Successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government (Defence) Security Clearance up to NV1 - information on this can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva
Don’t miss the opportunity to build your career in a world class team and help build the defence systems that keep Australia safe.
As our employees say, we do great work at Raytheon Australia and it’s great to #workhere. Come and find out why!
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