Sector: Defence & National Security

Security Clearance: NV1 or higher

About the Opportunity

CAPDA Consulting is seeking an experienced Project or Program Manager to support a Defence and National Security engagement based in Canberra.

This role will operate within a complex and high-profile stakeholder environment, leading the planning, governance and delivery of projects and programs that contribute to critical Defence capability outcomes. Working closely with Defence personnel, industry partners and senior decision-makers, you will be responsible for driving delivery, managing strategic risks, and ensuring project objectives are achieved in accordance with Defence governance and assurance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the planning, governance and delivery of complex Defence projects and programs.
- Manage project scope, schedule, risks, issues and dependencies.
- Develop and maintain project plans, reports, briefs and governance documentation.
- Monitor project performance and provide strategic reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Facilitate governance activities, including meetings, reviews and decision-making forums.
- Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across Defence, Government, industry and delivery teams.
- Support capability acquisition, sustainment and delivery activities as required.




- Contribute to assurance, compliance and reporting activities in accordance with established governance frameworks.

What You'll Bring

- Demonstrated experience delivering outcomes within CASG, CIOG, Force Design, Capability Life Cycle or major Defence program environments.
- Solid understanding of Defence governance, approvals, procurement and assurance frameworks.
- Experience briefing and influencing senior Defence, APS and industry stakeholders, including SES, One Star and equivalent leadership levels.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage delivery across complex stakeholder environments.
- Experience managing substantial project budgets, schedules, risks, dependencies and reporting obligations.
- Strong commercial acumen and experience working with Defence industry partners and subcontractors.
- Current NV1 Security Clearance or higher.
- Minimum 8-10+ years' experience in project and/or program management within Defence or National Security environments.
- Demonstrated experience delivering capability acquisition, sustainment, ICT, engineering or complex infrastructure programs.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and governance experience in Defence environments.

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📌 Project Manager (Canberra)
🏢 CAPDA Consulting
📍 Canberra