PLM Operations Lead

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

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 new opportunity for a PLM - Operations Lead to join our Hunter Class Line of Business based at Osborne SA.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

You will be responsible for the operations of the Product Design & Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) capabilities for the Maritime business unit. This role will report to the PLM – Product Lead.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the PLM services within Governance & ChangeManagement frameworks
• Providing Leadership to the Product Lifecycle Management Operations team
• In collaboration with the Product Lead and Delivery Lead, Partner with business stakeholders and the architecture team to ensure the product(s) remain fit for purpose
• Lead Service Delivery to our Maritime customer to exceeds service level expectations
• Work with the team to ensure Service Standards are implemented, incidents, service requests, and problems are effectively managed through to closure
• Partner with stakeholders to plan and deliver activities within agreed schedules
• Lead Operational activities with the team to deliver minor enhancements and ensure services are appropriately patched, upgraded, available, supportable and cyber secure. Working with the Delivery Lead, establish an effective and sustainable service management framework with DevOps principles in mind
• Take Ownership of the product(s), driving continuous improvement, managing licences, managing service renewals, and providing input into financial forecasts

About YOU

• Experience in stakeholder management and service delivery
• Demonstrated experience leading a team, or are actively working toward a leadership role
• Conceptual knowledge of PLM, CAD/CAE/CAM toolsets and integrations
• Experience working in scrum teams and managing a pipeline of work
• Critical thinking to enable decision making and driving continuous improvement
• Defence security clearance, or eligibility to obtain and eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

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.

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.