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Location:
Oakey
Category:
Leadership Roles
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1780641T
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The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia is seeking an Operations Manager for a permanent position performing business and operational management activities that facilitates effective and robust management of rotary wing assets for the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) Program. As a key member of the HATS leadership team, the ideal person will strike a pragmatic balance between uplifting rotary wing capability in line with Project Management Best Practices (PMBP), with the application of these practices within a complex execution program. The role will require the ability to shift from strategic planning and control to hands-on, tactical, delivery of project execution for day-to-day operational tasks.
The successful candidate will ideally possess knowledge and understanding of Army's rotary wing environmental structure and capability, and have experience overseeing and leading technical teams across the business.
This role will be based at Swartz Barracks, Oakey.
Responsibilities
- Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, and objectives that ensure the successful execution of rotary wing operations, maintenance, engineering and product support across BDA
- Provide oversight to the growth and management of a team on site and remotely to execute engineering, maintenance, product support and governance of rotary wing assets.
- Operate as a member of the BDA HATS Leadership Team to integrate with businesses and other functional support as required to enable business outcomes
- Build trust with stakeholders. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports to foster a supportive environment for effective project execution.
- Work closely with the continuous improvement and internal governance teams to support change requirements and impacts resulting from their projects and initiatives
- Cost account management and overall execution lead for all site activities
Key Qualifications and Skills
- Tertiary education in project management, business, engineering, maintenance or a related field with relevant industry experience
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and achieve change through collaboration, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to provide strategic direction to multi-disciplinary teams to deliver business outcomes within defined time-frames
- Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and customers
- Experience managing budget and schedule baselines, including knowledge of the Earned Value Management System and its application.
- Knowledge and understanding of Risk, Issue and Opportunity Management principles and associated governance frameworks to support program execution
Additionally, experience on Rotary Wing Platforms, and with the Army Aviation Customer are desirable.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
Culture
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities
How to apply
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