Title: Program Manager - QinetiQ Air Affairs
Location: Nowra, New South Wales, Australia
Role Type: Permanent Full Time
QinetiQ is a global defence and security company employing more than 8500 people in over 50 locations worldwide. We offer premier expertise in advice, services, and creative technology-based products, helping solve some of the most challenging problems.
Our commitment to deliver and improve today while anticipating and shaping tomorrow makes QinetiQ an exciting, rewarding, and respected workplace. The Australia Sector has over 1,200 employees operating across Australia, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Headquartered in Nowra, New South Wales, QinetiQ Air Affairs, part of QinetiQ's Threat Representation business unit, provides targets and training services, and electronic warfare capabilities to the Australian Defence Force, in addition to aerial surveillance and reconnaissance in support of government firefighting efforts. Air Affairs owns and operates a fleet of special mission aircraft and maintains an advanced manufacturing and engineering facility.
We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to join our QinetiQ Air Affairs team in Nowra, NSW. Join Our Team as the Program Manager for Joint Adversarial Training and Testing Services (JATTS) and Common Services Support (CSS) programs. This role will involve managing these two key programs.
As the Program Manager you will be responsible for: Leading the delivery of JATTS and CSS project outcomes to agreed plan and baselines (scope, safety, quality, schedule/time, cost, risk, and objectives) with effective governance, assurance, and reporting on all activities.Identifying and capturing JATTS and CSS related growth opportunities to advance QinetiQ's global capabilities in Threat Representation.Developing, mentoring, and coaching team members to achieve growth and development goals.Promoting a strong safety culture with emphasis on hazard identification, active reporting, continuous improvement, and zero tolerance for unsafe practices.Day to day you will be: Providing Program Management support across the JATTS and CSS contracts, ensuring compliance and delivery requirements are met.Considering opportunities for development within the JATTS and CSS contracts.Liaising across the business to collaborate, develop, and implement resolutions to complex problems and issues across multiple teams.To be successful in this role you will have: Significant knowledge of defence contracts and experience managing complex defence projects.Negotiation experience in commercial, projects, and services delivery with customers and suppliers.Tertiary qualification/s in Engineering, Project Management, Business Management, or other relevant discipline (or equivalent).Excellent communication skills with strong stakeholder engagement ability.Demonstrated influencing skills and experience liaising across a multidisciplinary organisation.Eligibility for registration as a Registered Project Manager (Reg PM) and certification as a CPPP through the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) (or equivalent).NV1 Clearance.Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Ruth Harrison - Talent Acquisition Specialist at 07 3031 0233 or via email.
As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. We value diversity of thought and provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can contribute and succeed. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including women, veterans, and First Nations people.
QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.
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