The Project Manager provides leadership of a project (or sub-project) involving multiple internal as well as external stakeholders. This includes the day-to-day management of the assigned Project Management Team. The Project Manager is responsible for the outcome of the project, including cost, schedule, scope, quality, customer satisfaction and any other project objectives as defined in the Contract/Project Directive.
Key Responsibilities/Duties
Definition, management, and ownership of the scope of work, including schedule, cost and quality outcomes for the project.
Provide leadership, direction and delegation to the Project Management Team, as required.
Development of the project approach to achieve project and corporate outcomes as per Contract/Project Directive, including identification of opportunity in order to maximise outcomes.
Prepare, monitor and revise project plans, estimates, cost accounts and schedules for the project to meet the objectives set by the Contract/Project Directive.
Assess risk related to the project.
Lead and present status at Steering Committee Meetings, Gate Reviews, Customer Reviews and Progress Meetings.
Manage Contract Variations and scope change.
Develop and maintain knowledge on the use of the solution.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders.
Comply with legislation and Company policies, processes and instructions, including those relating to non-discrimination, safety and duty of care and the management system.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Experience
Essential
Tertiary qualifications in Science, Engineering or in a Business discipline
Experience meeting the requirement of the competency level as per above.
Understanding of best practice Project Management
Experience in the leadership of systems projects.
Demonstrated understanding of the lifecycle of system development projects.
Demonstrated ability to lead staff within a team environment and to foster cooperation within and between teams.
Proven ability in internal and external customer liaison.
Experience in producing and reviewing project documentation.
Demonstrated scheduling and planning skills.
Desirable
Knowledge and experience across system domains.
Meeting the requirements of Australian Institute of Project Management CPPM accreditation or similar.
Experience in Cost Schedule System Reporting (CSSR) or related Earned Value Management system.
Skills
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
Well-developed ability to work with others in a team environment.
Well-developed ability to provide leadership.
Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to develop creative and innovative solutions.
Competencies
Demonstrated experience meeting Saab Project Manager Competency profile (000EAN016).
Personal Attributes
Customer focused.
Ability to adapt to new tasks, technologies, processes and procedures.
Ability to plan, schedule, prioritise tasks.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines.
Ability to motivate, mentor and provide guidance to team members.
Proactively undertakes continual learning and development in conjunction with the company performance development process.
Demonstrates behaviours that reflect company values