MMEW Deputy Project Director

Date Posted:

2023-11-16

Country:

Australia

Location:

AUSSA121: Mawson Lakes SA, 1-11 Technology Drive, Mawson Lakes, SA, 5095, Australia

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

  • Deliver an enhanced Electronic Warfare (EW) capability to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as the Commonwealths Australian Industry Strategic Partner.
  • Work on innovative and challenging projects, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development, you'll have access to the latest technologies and mentorship from experts in the field.

Raytheon Australia is proud to be the Maritime Electronic Warfare Systems Strategic Partner, working hand-in-hand procuring, developing, updating and integrating a range of EW subsystems to form the Modernisation of Maritime Electronic Warfare (MMEW) system.

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Program Manager to lead our Maritime Electronic Warfare Product Development Team.

Our Program Manager are world class and working on projects that truly contribute to the defence of our nation. We look for specialists with a talent for big picture thinking and attention to detail, alongside strong management capabilities to develop and deliver strong outcomes for our nation and defence.

When you join Raytheon Australia, you are joining a recognised leader and trusted partner in the Australian defence industry.

Reporting to the Program Director the experience you bring to this position will see you work proactively with specialist functional teams, key defence stakeholders and a team of highly capable professionals.

The Role

This new position provides a career pathway to senior leadership opportunities in the professional Program and General Management streams. Reporting to the Program Director the experience you bring to this position will see you work proactively with specialist functional teams, key defence stakeholders and a team of highly capable professionals.

This role is responsible for the day-to-day design, solution development, and management of the Electronic Warfare Product Delivery team to satisfy contractual or internally scoped requirements. With a Focus on achieving the business objectives of the company, the incumbent will ensure that operational requirements and financial performance is within the program parameters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the development, deployment and support of the greenfields Electronic Warfare Operations Coordinator to the ADF
  • Ability to form and maintain close relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders, to solicit, manage and effectively use intelligence and to identify, direct, and manage the resources required to delivery compelling strategies and high-quality solutions.
  • Lead the planning, coordination and management of program operations, whilst driving the effectiveness and results through implementing strategies and plans.
  • Manage project opportunities and risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Assess, identify and manage program risk and opportunity in line with the company’s policies and procedures.
  • Mentor and lead project staff to develop and enhance business
  • Conduct staff performance evaluations.
  • Liaise with other members of the business development organisation to maintain a forecast of potential strategic
  • Activities that require support, and plan resource allocation.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience (when a University Degree is held)
  • University degree in engineering, Project Management, Business Management or other relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Eligible for registration as a Registered Project Manager (Reg PM) and certification as a CPPM through the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
  • Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project teams.
  • Significant expertise in relevant domain concepts and technology.
  • Proven experience in strategy development in an Industry environment.
  • Proven experience in complex project management including:
  • Leading integrated product team(s).
  • Geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders.
  • Multiple / complex lines of communication.
  • Variable backlog or schedule with compounding interactions. Specialist resources that are difficult to obtain/retain.
  • Management of specific environmental hazards.
  • High levels of system complexity.
  • Experience managing subcontracts and supporting program level objectives.

Successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government (Defence) Security Clearance up to NV -2 - information on this can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva

Don’t miss the opportunity to build your career in a world class team and help build the defence systems that keep Australia safe.

As our employees say, we do great work at Raytheon Australia and it’s great to #workhere. Come and find out why!

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