Role Overview The roles will include working closely with the Team Leader and will coordinate, oversee and report on multi-disciplinary programs/projects.
Specifically, the Project Managers will:
Engage effectively with all areas of the program to coordinate the reporting on the delivery of tasks and milestones; Maintain effective communications across the program and its stakeholders; Manage contracts in support of the program; Manage the program schedule and other artefacts using the Microsoft Project Server; Maintain and manage program financial systems; Manage program risk; and employ good change management practices; Interpret, apply and advise on Defence policies and procedures; Work in a team of specialists to deliver the program.
Requirements To be successful in the role you will need to bring with you:
A Bachelor Degree in a commercial field, such as business, accounting, law or a related field; Experience in project management in a range of challenging environments and settings; Experience in project controls and co-ordination of contract deliverables; Demonstrated ability to set priorities, multi-task and work under pressure; Knowledge of modern writing standards and processes, or Defence Writing Standards (desirable); Demonstrated experience in large capability acquisition projects, preferably but not essential experience in Defence LAND projects; MS Project / Prince 2 / Agile; Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate at all levels.
Please note that due to the nature of our business, all applicants must be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance.
A current security clearance will be well regarded.
Pre-employment Screening QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.
Employer Benefits 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 allowance; Access to LinkedIn Learning; Flexible work; Purchased leave program & 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.
Our Commitment to Diversity 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.
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