AddressQinetiQ employs more than 8000 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.
QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.
Applications are now invited from experienced professionals for our Program Director of Engineering South Australia (SA) role. The Program Director is a key senior role within the Engineering and Innovation business unit in our Australia Sector.
Based in Adelaide and reporting to the Managing Director - Engineering and Innovation, the Program Director will manage a geographically dispersed team to deliver a diverse portfolio of services including project management, engineering, test and evaluation and research & development (R&D) projects to budget and schedule across the QinetiQ Australia business.
In terms of the detail, in this key role you will:
- Manage the allocation of resources, workload and scope of the team to deliver Business Unit (BU) revenue, profit, utilisation and growth.
- Establish and foster strong customer relationships to identify and capture new, additional and future business opportunities.
- Manage the recruitment of the team to ensure the BU has the capability to deliver projects and services while also balancing costs and revenue.
- Interact with other BUs within the Engineering and Innovation business to collaborate on resource management, project and task delivery.
- Manage the goals, performance and ongoing development of the BU team.
- Lead and role model a safety first culture across the BU with the continual review, refinement and implementation of work health & safety (WHS) requirements.
As an ideal applicant for this senior role, you will need:
- An extensive programme and technical (engineering, science, technology) background with a strong project delivery focus.
- Demonstrated leadership ability to cultivate a broad network of relationships and influence with key internal and external stakeholders.
- The ability to integrate, transform and collaborate across multiple geographical locations, time zones and team dynamics.
- An outcomes focused approach to capability development and uplift through ongoing continuous improvement.
- Strong understanding of a variety of project delivery methods from professional services to complex R&D projects.
- The ability to develop and tailor solutions to meet schedule, budget and resource constraints.
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance.
Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Joanne Burns via email: jburns@qinetiq.com.au. A position description is available upon request.
Applications close on the 13th March 2024
Looking for an Employer with Benefits?
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You'll share in the company's success, and be rewarded for your own. We'll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.
Some Of Our Benefits Include:
- Individual professional development fund
- Flexible work
- Purchased leave program and loyalty leave
- Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
- Annual incentive scheme
- Complimentary salary continuance insurance
- Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
- Relaxed dress code
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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.
QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.
