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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 OPPORTUNITYWe currently have a new and exciting opportunity as a
Senior Project Manager – ERP to join our Defence Delivery line of business based in Adelaide, South Australia.We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as hybrid working.Reporting to the Information Management & Technology (IM&T) Defence Delivery Program Manager, you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of complex projects that focus initially on manufacturing optimisation leading to digital manufacturing transformation.
Key responsibilities include:- End to End project scoping, planning and execution of projects with budgets between $8M to $12M and teams of up to ~15 people including, business analysis, architects, tech leads, test leads, subject matter experts and change managers
- Facilitation of workshop and meetings to ensure projects are managed and delivered to agreed scope, quality, time and budget where outcomes are fit for purpose
- Build, lead, motivate and manage cross functional delivery teams/functions to meet expected delivery outcomes/commitments
- Managing the requirements and expectations of diverse and multiple Business stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity of project activities and outcomes
- Working closely with key stakeholders/vendors to resolve/mitigate risks and issues relating to successful delivery of the Program of Work and subsequent realisation of expected benefits. Requires extensive and senior vendor management skills (engagement and management to agreed contractual commitments)
- Maintaining project governance including active monitoring of project RAID logs, resource allocation and future demands
- Ensuring adherence to project management methodology, governance and assurance practises in accordance with BAE IM&T and PMO standards.
- Prepare business case submissions for internal investment board approval including any re submissions due to change requests, scope changes and reprioritizations
- Work with BAE's procurements team to execute diligent supplier selection practices that include preparation of tender materials, evaluation of tender responses and negotiation of scope, pricing and delivery timeframes
- Work closely with IM&T Delivery to ensure successful transition to business as usual with associated and a sustainable support model including service roadmap, skills transfer, service asset and configuration details e.g. licenses and budget
About YOU- Senior project management experience delivering complex transformational projects using MS Project to drive the schedule of activities, resources and interdependencies to deliver on the agreed scope to budget.
- Experience in delivering ERP type projects within the manufacturing industry is preferred, but not essential
- An experienced highly motivated, commercially astute, autonomous IT leader educated to degree with a strong background in complex IT program/project delivery
- Proven experience in managing software lifecycle development and execution including driving requirements definition, analysis, gaps and outcomes to ensure solution recommendations are fit for purpose
- Manage/oversee the effective flow of work to avoid bottlenecks, hold-ups, over allocations e.g. via lean agile methods, SAFE, Kanban, Scrum etc
- An end-to-end understanding of the manufacturing lifecycle (engineering, cost/ quality planning, supply chain and production scheduling) is desirable
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal with proven experience in partnering with internal and external parties to understand and articulate outcomes being sought by the project and translating this into a schedule for execution
- Provide an escalation point and lead the resolution and/or mitigation of risks and issues that cannot be addressed within a project
- Degree qualification in Project Management (e.g. PMI-PMP) or relevant discipline with an experience working within organisations that followed either PMI, Prince2 or Agile methods
- Experience or exposure using MS Project, Confluence and Jira
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 USYou will 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 .As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.We recognise the value through experiences, backgrounds and expertise each individual and partnering organisation brings to achieve success as a team.To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit:
ClearancesAs 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..
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