Published 07.15.2026

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : Programs Location : Sydney , New South Wales , Australia Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 5 years Qualified status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

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Published 07.15.2026

Job Description

As a fully owned subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Pty Ltd (SEDA) delivers and supports various products including high-performance optronics and inertial navigation equipment.

SEDA experiencing a growth spurt in the defence sector and is looking for an enthusiastic Senior Project Manager

Reporting to the Head of Programs, the Senior Project Manager, will leads complex projects, ensuring successful project execution in line with company objectives. This role is responsible for managing projects and representing the Head of Programs during key customer interactions, such as Mandated System Reviews (MSRs), Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), and project kick-off meetings.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

- Lead a large multi-discipline engineering team,
- Lead a product development team from design to manufacturing,
- Have developed and maintained comprehensive project management plans, processes and systems,
- Sound knowledge in iterative project delivery cycle and agile project management

Complementary Description

We are looking for a candidate who is confident and has the following attributes:

- Solid planning skills and stakeholders engagement
- Good organizational skills, with the ability to manage technical requirements and





ensure their integration across multiple project areas.

- Must display initiative and be proactive in seeking solutions
- Well-developed problem-solving skills and analytical mind
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task
- Strong customer service ethic and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build & maintain superior customer relationships
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be able to work autonomously as well as within a team environment
- Interest in advanced defence technologies

Job Requirements

To be successful in this role you must have:

- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience managing complex and strategically significant ASDEFCON projects within the Defence industry is highly desirable.
- Advanced proficiency in PMI methodologies, project scheduling, cost management, Estimate-To-Complete analyses, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Applicants must be Australian citizens eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance to Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1).

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

SEDA is looking for someone who can also bring the following skills:

- Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to manage projects of strategic significance, aligning project outcomes with organisational objectives.




- Contractual Acumen: In-depth understanding and expertise in managing Defence contracts, particularly within the ASDEFCON framework.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving: Strong ability to proactively identify risks, analyse issues, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Communication and Stakeholder Management: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, effectively engaging stakeholders and clearly conveying complex information

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Locate your future workplace

109 Pitt Street 2000

Sydney

New South Wales Australia

📌 Senior Project Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Safran
📍 Sydney