Lockheed Martin is a dynamic, growing, and energetic organisation offering stimulating, challenging work at the forefront of technology. Lockheed Martin is a leader in Australia’s National Security, and our collaboration with Australian industry spans the Aeronautics, Maritime, Surveillance and Defence domains. We employ approximately 114,000 staff worldwide, and over 1200 staff in Australia across multiple locations.
About the program
AIR6500 is the RAAF’s $3 billion program to develop a joint air battle management system that builds on the capabilities offered by Next Generation sensor and command and control systems. AIR6500 will create a fully networked ‘system of systems’ that synchronises air and missile defence operations in joint and coalition environments, maximising situational awareness and enhancing the speed of decision making across the battlespace.
About the opportunity
As the Deputy Delivery Engineering Project Manager, you will be assigned specific Engineering & Technology (E&T) program performance responsibilities for the program. Additionally, you will be a secondary E&T point of contact for all key stakeholders include the commonwealth.
Some key responsibilities include;
Provide timely and accurate resource requirements such as people/skills, tools, infrastructure to Centre of Excellence leads together with program discipline leads.
- Work with first and second line functional leaders to identify program team staffing.
- Accountable for Infrastructure E&T technical, cost, and schedule performance on the program.
- Member of Program Integrated Team and primary Engineering & Technology interface with Program Office/Customer for all programmatic items.
- Ensure the E&T functional stakeholder engagement in program oversight and cost estimating review/approvals.
- Monitor program performance including earned value management and technical progress measures.
- Support the mentoring and career development of program team
About you
To be successful in the role you will have extensive experience in C4ISR including; Comms – datalinks and voice, Electronic Warfare, Integrated Air & Missile Defence, Sensors – active/passive, along with;
- Expert experience in System of Systems integration programs
- Impressive Engineering Management experience within a Defence engineering and regulatory framework
- Strong experience in management of Technical Risk
- Demonstrated experience in resource planning and competency management
- Extensive experience in Control Account Management
- Significant industry experience in technical leadership and development of engineering acquisition solutions
Special Requirements:
Applicants are required to be Australian Citizens and hold a current or re-instatable NV1 Defence Security Clearance.
Employment may be contingent on the satisfactory result of criminal and/or other background screens, which require the collection and transfer of personal information.
What we offer you:
At Lockheed Martin we value our team and the contribution they make every day. We offer rewarding career pathways working on interesting projects that make a difference, continuous professional development, and the opportunity to learn from a diverse team of talented individuals.
In return we offer:
- Competitive remuneration
- Options for genuine work/life flexibility
- Membership to Destination Discounts – that saves you money on many every day purchases including supermarkets, petrol, department stores to name a few
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Salary packaging for car leasing
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin supports Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, harassment free, diverse, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. Diversity and inclusion are the foundation of our culture and reflect our values of doing what’s right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.