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Project Manager - Air Traffic Management

Melbourne,
Australia
Closing date: 28 April 2025

To manage and execute Air Traffic Management design and implementation projects.

Specific Accountabilities

  • Manage the overall delivery of Air Traffic Management (ATM) projects as required. This includes responsibility for project costs, schedule, quality and customer management for the project.

  • Setup, management and reporting of projects, including project estimating, planning and scheduling.

  • Identify and progress variations, delay notices, requests for information, prolongation claims and other such site works issue management. 

  • Manage the project finances including financial forecasting, preparation of quotations, estimates to complete and managing overall project budget.

  • Manage the procurement of equipment and materials required to complete tasks.

  • Leadership of a project team, including definition of roles and responsibilities, delegation and follow up;

  • Provide Customer liaison and management;

  • Contribute to project management process definition and improvement activities.

  • Support of ATM related tenders or opportunities with time permitting if there are any periods of reduced effort associated with project delivery work.

  • Co-ordinate with the commercial department within Saab on commercial issues with the customer and suppliers/sub-contractors as required.

  • Provide support to areas of the business where additional assistance would benefit the group's overall performance as it continues to grow.

  • Comply with legislation and Company policies, processes and instructions, including those relating to nondiscrimination, safety and duty of care and the quality management system

  • Perform other duties as assigned
     

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • At least 5 years of Project Management experience in the Air Traffic Management domain, or managing delivery of complex software solutions in a highly regulated operational safety environment.
  • Experience with the management of system integration and installation projects.
  • Good comprehension of commercial issues and contract execution requirements.

Skills and Experience

  • Experience in working with sub-contractors and suppliers.

  • Competent project engineering and management/team leadership experience/qualifications.

  • Self-motivated, team focused with effective communication at all levels.

  • Experience in interfacing and managing customers.

  • High level of competence in English expression, in written and form.

  • Ability to effectively interact with internal Project Managers and Engineering teams, and externally with Customers and Sub-Contractors.

  • Experience with the PMBok Project management standards or equivalent.
     

Desirable

  • Experience in the Air Traffic Management sector or aviation sector.

  • Experience in site installation and commissioning works.

Personal Qualities

  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-motivated and possess the ability to work without direct supervision.
  • Ability to work with others in a team environment and prepared to share knowledge and experiences.
  • Ability to plan, schedule, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.
  • Demonstrates behaviours that reflect company values.

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General Company Requirements

  • Meet the eligibility requirements to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)