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Project Management Specialist

Edinburgh, South Australia, Australia; Job ID BOE/1835434 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Dec. 12, 2024
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Location:
RAAF Base Edinburgh
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1835434
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The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Project Management Specialistto join our Australian P-8A Poseidon Change Team that focuses on delivering projects that support the building of Australian Industry Capability for the P-8A platform.We are looking for a motivated individual to work across a diverse range of technically complex projects. You will be responsible and accountable for providing effective project management to ensure successful outcomes for your assigned portfolio of projects. The Poseidon Change Team is helping to design, develop, build and integrate world leading products on the RAAF P-8A Poseidon. You will be involved in delivering capability improvements, obsolescence remediation and system safety improvements. As well as supporting and working within our team you will have the opportunity to gain exposure and build your professional network as we connect with stakeholders across the company domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities:

  • Development of proposals, change proposal, statement of works and schedules
  • Provide effective management and leadership for your assigned portfolio of projects
  • Coordinate and execute Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul and Upgrade related projects in support of building Australian Industry Capability for the P-8A platform and related systems
  • Tasking and allocating of work packages for engineering, maintenance, training and logistics
  • Management of key stakeholders ensuring an understanding of their responsibilities and deliverables
  • Assess, identify and management of project Risk, Issues and Opportunities
  • Contribute to Project improvement efforts, conducting lessons learnt, working with customer and capabilities
  • Identification of impacts of changes across a portfolio of projects
  • Development of junior project managers within the organisation

Experience/Qualifications

  • Experience in managing complex projects to successful and timely completion
  • Demonstrated proficiency in project management areas in accordance with accepted industry project management standards.
  • High level communication and negotiation skills with a strong focus on building successful relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
  • Formal tertiary qualifications in a STEM, Business or Management field is desirable but not necessary.
  • Familiarity with engineering change processes.
  • Desirable to hold a NV1 clearance at a minimum

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence Security Requirements.

About us

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Culture

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

  • Flexible working options
  • Study assistance
  • Salary packaging
  • Employee Incentive Program
  • Global opportunities

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now. Please note, this role will be shortlisted in January 2025, your patience is appreciated


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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