Title:  Project Manager

QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products and help solve some of their most challenging problems.

Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn. Globally QinetiQ has four Sectors, one of which is the ‘Australia Sector’’. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries, namely Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom. 

We are now looking for a Project Manager to join our Integrated Engineering Services (IES) business unit that works on site in partnership with DSTG at Fishermans Bend. Reporting to the Delivery Manager for IES, the Project Manager role is responsible for managing the planning, execution and successful delivery of projects. This role requires a highly organised and detailed-oriented individual who possesses strong project management skills and principles, has developed financial acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and cross-functional teams while maintaining effective and timely business processes.

As the Project Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Manage numerous engineering projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, i.e. customer needs elicitation, project requirements development, design, manufacturing, testing and verification.
• Manage projects in accordance with the applicable Project Management framework, Technical Management System (TMS), and Quality Management System requirements
• Manage single and multi-department projects with engineering, fabrication, manufacturing, applied imaging, facilities and trials teams.
• Ongoing engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Developing project schedules, budgets, and quotes for various sized projects, and managing those projects through to completion.
• Tracking and updating projects, including the status of budget, schedule, and scope.
• Engaging and managing contractors and suppliers to support project execution.
• Liaising with procurement to arrange purchases of equipment and materials in accordance with procurement processes.
• Liaise with Deputy Chief Engineers to ensure appropriate artefacts are generated for the project.

To be successful in the role you will require:

• Vocational qualification (Diploma) in Project Management (preferable) supported by relevant project management experience delivering projects within a complex environment; or
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline supported by relevant project management experience within a complex environment
• Ability to work independently from supervisors
• Strong stakeholder management experience (Research and Innovation environment experience advantageous).

The role will be based at our Fishermans Bend site.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must also be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Joanne Burns via email: jburns@qinetiq.com.au  

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Individual Professional development allowance
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

A full list of our employee benefits can be found here: https://www.qinetiq.com/en-au/careers/benefits

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.

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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.