Program Performance & Improvement Manager

Business Process, Change Management, Engineer, Engineering, Management, Program Manager, Project Manager, Technology
Osborne, SA, AU, 5017
July 31, 2023
Full Time
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Job Description

  • Significant Defence contract
  • Provide Leadership, Direction and Strategy for the Program
  • Performance and improvement focus

 

About you

You will be a strategic project management professional, preferably with Defence industry experience, with exceptional people leadership skills and the ability to successfully implement and manage project controls. You will consistently think outcomes to promote and act as a role model for a performance improvement projects team.

 

You enjoy the opportunity to collaborate and in leading by example, you encourage your team to do the same. You will thrive on mentoring and coaching graduates and interns within the Project Management discipline to develop their knowledge within the organisation.

 

About the role

Reporting to the Program Manager – Collins, you will be responsible for the data compilation, analysis and reporting on the performance of the Marine Mission Systems Programs in support of the relevant Programs and Projects that comprise the Marine Mission Systems portfolio.

 

Your analytical abilities will allow you to identify opportunities for performance improvement, and plan and manage the implementation of these initiatives by using industry best practice knowledge.

 

You will be supported by a cohesive and strong direct reporting team comprising Project Controls, Scheduling and other appropriate skill sets.

 

This role is based in Osborne, South Australia – with some interstate travel required.

 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Defence Security Clearance as per AGSVA requirements
  • Significant experience of implementing and managing project controls preferably within a Defence environment
  • Experience establishing and managing project schedules
  • Strong process improvement, best-practice solution delivery and change management skills
  • Experience in providing day-to-day leadership and tasking of a team ensuring timely delivery of Projects/Programs.
  • Strong understanding of managing budgets, contracts and governance.

 

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

  • We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer a compressed week which can provide you even more flexibility;
  • Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
  • We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
  • You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
  • Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
  • You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

 

Who we are
Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

 

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,300 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

 

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

 

  • Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
  • Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
  • Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
  • Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

 

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

 

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance for the role, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

 

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

 

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

 

SF Job Req #52678

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