Location Sydney
Job type Permanent
Salary Negotiable
Specialisation Engineering
Contact person Adrian Perini
Reference PR/062064
Call Email Adrian

Job Overview:

Our client is a leading Space and Defence Satellite Communications company, and they are seeking an experienced Program Manager. This role is ideal for someone with a background in System Engineering programs within the defence industry, particularly with AUSDEFCON experience. You will play a pivotal role in establishing a PMO capability, engineering management, project delivery, managing sub-contractors, and ensuring the successful implementation of Defence communication systems.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact Defence project in the communications sector with a company known for its advanced engineering solutions. If you have a background in defence project management and engineering management and are looking to make an impact within a complex and high-stakes environment, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the engagement of a key defence program and act as the primary point of contact.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring across our Australia engineering operations.
  • Engage directly with key stakeholders, and a network of engineering professionals and senior defence personnel.
  • Make technical decisions, as well as assessing design options and change proposals and leading the technical decision-making process.
  • Work collaboratively with the sub-contractors, technical experts and the design authority to ensure the design approach and status meets technical requirements.
  • Oversee the engineering, project planning, and implementation for satellite communications solutions.
  • Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and other cross-functional teams to align project activities with contract specifications and performance expectations.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Must be an Australian Citizen and have a AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in systems, electrical, or mechanical Engineering
  • Demonstrated technical leadership in engineering projects.
  • Profound experience with Defence Satellite Communications.
  • Proven experience with AUSDEFCON guidelines, specifically in managing System Engineering programs in the Defence sector.
  • Strong experience engaging directly with Defence customers and stakeholders, adept at managing complex requirements and high-level communications.
  • Proficiency in MS Project with experience in CMS development
  • Skilled in drafting and managing CDRLs, including creating comprehensive PMPs.
  • Willingness to work from the North Sydney office full-time, with availability to travel to customer sites in Melbourne and Canberra as required.

All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Adrian Perini on 02 9492 7526. #LI-AP1