Job Description
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a Senior Manager to join the Super Hornet and Growler Sustainment Program. This is a senior leader role that sits within the Sustainment Program's Leadership Team and on the Systems Program Office's Executive Leadership Team.
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Program overview
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The Super Hornet and Growler Sustainment Program provides in-service support services for the Royal Australian Air Force's fleet of Super Hornet and Growler aircraft. This Sustainment Program directly contributes to operational readiness, preparedness and platform survivability and lethality.
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Why this is exciting
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You will be responsible for strategic planning, decision support, risk and enterprise management services for the Super Hornet and Growler Enterprise and Systems Program Office.
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You will lead the Super Hornet and Growler Sustainment Program's Product Steward Team embedded in the Systems Program Office.
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You will lead the skilled engineers, logisticians, trainers, and specialty services practitioners of the Product Steward Team.
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You will engage with a broad range of external stakeholders within the Australian Defence Organisation, United States Government agencies and Defence Industry.
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What you'll get to do
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You will directly and materially contribute to the Super Hornet and Growler Sustainment Program's mission.
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You will be responsible for ensuring that the Product Steward Team successfully executes a range of complicated sustainment activities.
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You will be responsible for platform strategies, decision support and modeling capabilities, preparedness assessments, and support system sustainability of Super Hornet and Growler platforms.
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You will manage performance to ensure cost,



quality and schedule requirements of all Product Steward activities and ensure delivery meets and exceeds program objectives.
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You will be responsible for the planning, management and delivery of long-term support strategies, strategic logistics, risk management frameworks and special services within the Systems Program Office.
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Who we're looking for
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An aspirational leader, who values people and builds strong teams.
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Demonstrated skills in managing large scale, complex programs and projects to successful and timely completion.
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Demonstrated experience in a broad range of functional areas including project management, integrated product support, preparedness planning, decision support, modelling and risk management.
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Demonstrated ability to successfully execute high-level management functions including strategy development and delivery, customer liaison, business awareness with a track record of successful execution outcomes.
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Tertiary qualification in a business-related field, e.g. Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, Commercial or Human Resources disciplines.
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Understanding and appreciation of a matrix-based organisation and the demonstrated ability to operate effectively within such an environment.
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Understanding and appreciation of Defence Delivery Group's priorities and policies including Integrated Product Support principles.
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Understanding and appreciation of Defence's capability delivery systems and preparedness requirements.
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Security requirement:
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Applicants must be Australian Citizens.
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Location:
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Boeing values that guide the work we do:
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Integrity — We are honest, transparent and accountable.
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Safety — We always put safety first in design, manufacturing and operations.
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Quality — We deliver products and processes that meet the highest standards.
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Customer focus — We aim to understand and exceed our customers' mission needs.
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Teamwork & One Boeing — We collaborate across teams and partners to accomplish shared goals.
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Inclusion & Respect — We value diverse perspectives and create an environment where everyone can contribute.
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Why join the ACEA team
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Support a capability that directly enhances aircraft survivability and mission success in contested environments.
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Work with cutting-edge technology and mission systems and access targeted training and professional development pathways.
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Be part of a collaborative, mission-focused team working in close partnership with the RAAF and industry stakeholders.
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Join us and help deliver critical air combat and electronic attack capability — sustain readiness, advance sovereign expertise, and contribute to Boeing's defence mission in Australia.
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Only suitable candidates will be contacted directly.
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In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, health and well-being programs, and flexible working options.
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In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, health and well-being programs, and flexible working options.
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📌 Senior Manager - Product Steward (Queensland)
🏢 Boeing Defence Australia
📍 Queensland