Project Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

Date Posted:

2024-04-17

Country:

Australia

Location:

AUSNSW116: Garden Island NSW, 83 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Building 328, Potts Point, NSW, 2011, Australia

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

• Join an industry leader and one of the most reputable technology innovators in the world;
• Rewarding senior leadership opportunity supporting Australia's most strategic defence capability.
• Senior Leadership opportunity based at Garden Island NSW

Are you a senior leader looking for a thrilling new opportunity? Join Raytheon Australia, one of the world's most reputable technology innovators and a trusted partner in the Australian defence industry.

We are looking for an exceptional Project Director to lead the DDG Combat System Support program.

Our teams are world class and working on projects that truly directly contribute to the defence of our nation. We look for leaders with a talent for both big picture thinking and attention to detail, alongside strong management capabilities to develop and deliver strong outcomes for our national and defence.

The Role

Reporting to the Above Water Systems Director the Project Director role will see you work collaboratively with specialist teams of engineers, technicians, and logisticians to develop and deliver strong outcomes for our nation and defence.

As our senior representative on this program, you will engage directly with Royal Australian Navy leaders and hold responsibility in governance and review boards in Commonwealth and Defence forums. 

Key Responsibilities

The Project Director will be responsible for leading a national team to develop, plan, and implement multiple complex upgrade, update, and upkeep projects concurrently to deliver program objectives. You will collaborate in a cross-functional environment to ensure the DDG capability meets RAN defence readiness.

Your strong negotiation skills and influence across internal and external stakeholder groups will be exercised as you provide briefings, presentations,

and reporting to governance bodies and organisational leadership. You will contribute to and support company growth strategies, identify emerging opportunities, and manage risks and opportunities.

You will form and maintain close relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders, manage resources, and deliver compelling strategies and high-quality solutions. Leading the planning, coordination, and management of program operations, you will drive effectiveness and results through implementing strategies and plans. You will also manage project opportunities and risks, develop mitigation strategies, and assess, identify, and manage program risk and opportunity in line with the company's policies and procedures. As a mentor and leader, you will manage staff performance, develop our people, and grow our business.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Having a background in major project delivery enhanced by knowledge in maritime or military management systems will be highly advantageous, Alongside;

• Minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience (when a University Degree is held)
• University degree in engineering, Project Management, Business Management or other relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Eligible for registration as a Registered Project Manager (Reg PM) and certification as a CPPM through the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).
• Broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project teams.
• Significant expertise in relevant domain concepts and technology.
• Proven experience in strategy development in an Industry environment.
• Proven experience in complex project management including:
• Leading integrated product team(s).
• Geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders.
• Multiple / complex lines of communication.
• Variable backlog or schedule with compounding interactions. Specialist resources that are difficult to obtain/retain.
• Management of specific environmental hazards.
• High levels of system complexity.
• Experience managing subcontracts and supporting program level objectives.

Successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government (Defence) Security Clearance up to NV2 - information on this can be found at

Join our world-class team and help build and sustain the defence systems that keep Australia safe. Apply now to discover why it's great to #workhere at Raytheon Australia!

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RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.