Job Description
Some of the key benefits for the position and employment at Programmed, include:
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Competitive pay: Attractive salary with annual performance and remuneration review program + Company supplied vehicle.
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Meaningful project work: Chance to deliver high-profile Defence projects within a secure, growing sector, working on critical infrastructure that supports essential operations.
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Work/life balance: Enjoy hybrid working arrangements, and flexible start/finish times to accommodate your lifestyle.
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Salary Sacrifice benefits: Take advantage of novated vehicle leasing, purchased leave, and other financial perks.
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Exclusive perks & discounts: Enjoy savings with popular brands like Hello Fresh, New Balance, JB, Apple & more.
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Your well-being, our priority: Health insurance discounts, generous paid parental leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program, including tailored well-being initiatives designed to support your personal and family needs.
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Investment in you: We're passionate about personal and professional growth, offering access to certificates, webinars, mentorship, and practical training to help you thrive in your career.
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About the Opportunity
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At Programmed Electrical Technologies, we deliver critical electrical and communications solutions across complex, secure environments. With a strong and growing pipeline of Defence project work, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support delivery across a well-established and strategically important Defence program.
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This is a growth role within an expanding portfolio, offering the opportunity to deliver projects that directly support essential operations across multiple sites. You'll work closely with Defence stakeholders, take ownership of end-to-end delivery, and play a key role in driving outcomes.
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Based in Artarmon, this is a hands-on position where you'll lead from the front, manage key relationships,



and contribute to the ongoing growth of our Defence capability. You'll also play a key role in mentoring junior team members while supporting the continued growth of the Defence portfolio.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Lead the end-to-end delivery of electrical and communications projects, from planning through to completion and handover
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Coordinate technicians, leading hands, apprentices, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure effective delivery
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Prepare cost estimates, pricing, and support tender submissions
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Monitor budgets, track financial performance, and manage variations
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Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring milestones and deadlines are achieved
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Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with Defence stakeholders and clients
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Provide day-to-day leadership, mentoring, and support to site-based teams
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Ensure all works are delivered in line with safety, quality, and compliance requirements
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Contribute to continuous improvement and ongoing growth across the Defence portfolio
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About You
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You are an experienced Project Manager with a strong technical foundation in electrical or communications, comfortable working in structured, high-accountability environments. You're confident taking ownership, leading teams on the ground, and delivering projects from concept through to completion.
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You will bring:
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Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering electrical and/or communications projects
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A Grade Electrical License, with the ability to understand and support delivery on site
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Practical experience with estimating, quoting,



and managing technical project delivery
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Strong commercial awareness, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
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Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across varying complexity
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Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience mentoring and guiding technicians or trades-based teams
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Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted relationships
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Excellent organisational and problem-solving ability, with a calm approach under pressure
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Australian Citizenship (mandatory) and the ability to obtain Defence security clearance
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ESSENTIAL REQUIRMENTS:
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Hands-on background in electrical and/or communications
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Demonstrated experience delivering projects in a Project Manager capacity within similar environments
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Ability to pass Defence-related background checks, including Police clearance (NV1 clearance highly regarded, but can be supported for the right candidate)
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About us
n Programmed Electrical Technologies is one of the leading providers of audio visual, communications and electrical services, providing customers with a complete end-to-end solution across a multitude of industries. Working with Programmed Electrical Technologies means you will become part of the Programmed family: a company that encourages career development, supports flexibility and cares about your personal wellbeing and safety.
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Our Commitment
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Programmed and PERSOL supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.
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Programmed and PERSOL strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.
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To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOL, we encourage you to visit our website.
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📌 Project Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Programmed
📍 New South Wales