PURPOSE / OBJECTIVES:

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, energetic Senior Project Manager for an exciting new opportunity in Guided Weapons.

Reporting to the Head of Programs, the Senior Project Manager, will leads complex projects with strategic significance, ensuring successful project execution in line with company objectives. This role is responsible for managing large, multi-year 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.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

We are looking for someone who can bring the following:

- 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:

- 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).

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proactive, Autonomous, Rigorous, Organised
- Interest in advanced technologies
- Robust work ethic
- Willing and able to travel either international, national and/or local

BENEFITS:

- Flexible Hybrid Working arrangements (Work-from-home options)
- Offer Private Health Insurance Extras (after 6 months)
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- Novated Car Leasing

📌 Senior Project Manager (Botany)
🏢 Safran Electronic u0026 Defense Australasia
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