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We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.\nThe Digital Intelligence division of BAE Systems delivers solutions which protect and enhance the connected world. Everything we do creates a safer future. We help nations, governments and businesses around the world defend themselves against cybercrime, reduce their risk in the connected world, comply with regulation, and transform their operations. We do this using our unique set of solutions, expertise and experience.\nYou will be involved in shaping, mobilising, planning and leading critical projects for key National Security, Defence and Telecommunications. The role requires you to hold an active NV2 clearance at the time of commencement.\nRole Summary\nWe’re looking to hire a Project manager in to our project delivery team focusing on a diverse and ever-changing portfolio of projects within our National Security and Defence business areas based in Canberra.\nAs a Project manager, you will manage a small project, or a part of a larger, more complex project, (such as a particular work package), or will support a Program Managerwith aspects of managing a larger project. \nAt this level the incumbent may lead a small team of professional staff, being responsible for managing their delivery and performance and providing appraisal and support to their development.\nThey will have a level of experience in one or more areas of PM practice and be expected to be able to adapt and apply these practices in different circumstances, to develop these practices and to guide and instruct others in their application.\nRole Description:\nCore Duties:\nAble to perform advanced project reporting & scheduling.\nAble to undertake advanced problem solving typically based on previous experience.\nHave a comprehensive knowledge of Business process and procedures.\nAdministration and general office skills including spreadsheets/ Microsoft packages.\nAttend on the job training as appropriate.\nAble to lead a small project or a work package of a larger project.\nAble to manage the full project lifecycle to ensure that, over time, the needs of customers/users continue to be met and that financial and other benefits are achieved.\nIdentify, assesses and manages risks to the success of the project. Applies appropriate PM methods and tools whether predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches. Agrees project approach with stakeholders, and prepares realistic plans (including quality, risk and communications plans) and tracks activities against the project schedule, managing stakeholder involvement as appropriate.\nConsolidate expertise from multiple sources, including third party experts, to provide coherent advice to further organisational objectives. Supports and promotes the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation.\nThis is a role for an experienced project professional with a small team and the ability to deliver with limited guidance from the Line Manager.\nDeputises for the Project Manager as appropriate.\nKnowledge, Skills and Qualifications\nComprehensive knowledge and understanding of PM policies, processes, procedures and systems.\nComprehensive PM experience demonstrated in a professional capacity and the specialist skills to ensure procedures are followed with the ability to define the standards which the others will operate. Guides others in application of Project Management processes.\nComprehensive knowledge and understanding of their project.\nComprehensive understanding of one or more Project Management tools techniques and practices.\nComprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Business environment for their project.\nGood knowledge and experience of PM governance and assurance processes such as Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs). Typically an Assessor for LCM Reviews.\nStrong experience of influencing stakeholders both inside and outside the company. \nComprehensive understanding of the wider PM environment, and of developments and practices in the field.\nComprehensive understanding of own project/s, its markets, customers, strategic priorities and culture.\nKnowledge acquired through job related training and on the job experience with theoretical and practical skills.\nExperience of building relationships and negotiating outcomes with internal stakeholders.\nGathers and analyses information. Supports development of solutions and of implementation approaches.\nSkills:\nApplies problem solving techniques to situations of moderate complexity in the field of PM, taking requirements and data from internal (project) sources and external (customer, competitor and academic) areas. \nA comprehensive understanding of how team integrates with others teams & projects in order to achieve objectives.\nQuality and timeliness of work reflects on the effectiveness of the immediate team. Business acumen that goes beyond immediate team.\nMake judgments, recommendations and advises on analysis of factual information.\nImpact in terms of providing services/information on matters that assist others in controlling or making decisions.\nCommunication exchange can be complex and could involve sensitive information.\nQualifications:\nApplication of related PM Competencies will be expected at this level.\nRoles typically require a University Degree, or a substantial amount of practical knowledge gained through experience.\nIncumbent may have a PM Qualification such as the APM Project Management Qualification.\nLearn more about us & our benefits:\nhttps://www.baesystems.com/en/digital/careers/our-locations/asia-pacific/australia\nWhy BAE Systems?\nThis is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.\nPlease be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. 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