The Role
Reporting to the Head of Programs, the Project Manager will be responsible for the planning and successful delivery of air traffic control and critical infrastructure projects working with Air Navigation Services providers across Australia and New Zealand. This role focuses predominantly on "below the line" activities with a strong emphasis on technology and capability delivery acquisition, encompassing the full project management lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead cross-functional project teams and manage all project activities and risks to ensure objectives and outcomes are met.

- Monitor and manage project performance across all key metrics, including schedules, budgets, risk mitigation, and advantages realization.

- Develop costs, proposals, and plans for Contract Change Proposals (CCPs).

- Create contemporary and competitive delivery strategies for bids and tender submissions.

- Engage and collaborate with customers to deliver tangible value in support of their key organizational objectives.

- Promote continuous improvement and contribute to a culture of excellence.

- Ensure strict adherence to governance requirements across all financial and risk management frameworks.

- Manage stakeholder engagement, utilizing influence and negotiation skills to achieve alignment.

The Person
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of navigating highly complex, compliance-focused environments, particularly within the aviation/aerospace and critical infrastructure industries. With strong commercial acumen and a collaborative leadership style, you will be experienced in leading diverse teams to achieve exceptional outcomes for our customers.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects to successful and timely completion.

- 5+ years of experience operating as a Project Manager.

- A tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.





- Professional Project Management certification (e.g. PMP,AIPM, PRINCE2, MSP, or similar).

- Demonstrated experience in "below the line” (Supplier side) or acquisition project management.

- Ability to analyse and interpret project performance against agreed plans and develop strategies to achieve outcomes.

- Experience preparing professional correspondence, briefs, and reports for internal and external audiences.

- Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with legislative, policy, and regulatory frameworks.

- Eligibility to obtain Australian Government Security Clearances (Baseline, NV1, NV2).

Who We Are
Rohde & Schwarz is a privately owned global company with approximately 13,000 employees. We are a leader in the design and manufacture of solutions for test and measurement, broadcast and media, secure radio communications, cybersecurity, radio monitoring, and radiolocation.

We design, integrate, and deliver system engineering solutions to both government and private organizations. As a trusted technology leader in the aerospace sector, our solutions are deployed in more than 80 countries worldwide. Rohde & Schwarz Australia is proud to be recognized as a Centre of Competence for Air Traffic Control.

Our Advantages

- A market-competitive salary package including a generous bonus

- Novated leasing and the option to purchase additional annual leave.

- Free on-site parking and proximity to a major public transport hub.

- Tailored training and development opportunities to support your goals.

- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

- RDO – Every third Friday of the month.

- Comprehensive income protection scheme.

Applications close 11:55pm Sunday 18 Oct. To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your current resume and cover letter prior to the closing date.

Rohde & Schwarz is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.

📌 Project Manager - Air Traffic Control (Brisbane)
🏢 Rohde & Schwarz
📍 Brisbane