Principal Project Controller

Job Description

Principal Project Controller | SA-Flinders Street 03-Mar-2025 BAE/1839571EXT SA-Flinders Street Category: Project management Position Type: Permanent - Full Time Application Close Date: 17-Mar-2025 At BAE Systems Australia Do interesting work that MATTERS ENJOY what you do GROW your career Be YOU We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and groundbreaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible. Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work. About the OPPORTUNITY We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Project Controller to join our Maritime Program Delivery team based in Flinders Street, Adelaide CBD. Reporting to the Project Controls and Planning Manager, the Principal Project Controller will be responsible for the proper use of the company Schedule Management System through corporate Lifecycle Management (LCM) framework so that the project management team can adequately monitor and report on project cost, schedule progress and risk status. In the conduct of assigned duties, the Principal Project Controller must maintain the goodwill of the Customer and company management, by ensuring that our established Scheduling processes are carried out to report and manage the project with timely, accurate schedule data. We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working. Key responsibilities include: Assist the project team to establish the initial schedule baseline: Manage and Control the:Contract Master Schedule (CMS), Integrated Schedule with lower level schedules, Multi-tier schedule framework, Analyse Monte-Carlo analysis, Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS), CWBS Dictionary, & CWBS Index. Manage and control a fully resourced and integrated Project Schedule and Control Account detailed schedules Manage and control the Work Package (or tailored Planning packages/ tasks) level including EV techniques Manage and control the baseline change control approvals and other baseline documentation Provide expert assistance in the use of schedule tools (Open Plan / Primavera / Microsoft Project) to: Enter all baseline, progress and forecast data into the schedule tools Lead the project team to use scheduling tools where required Facilitated planning sessions with Control Account Managers (CAMs)/ Project Managers (PMs) to develop schedule and budget information Facilitated Project Controller (PC) team sessions to deal with areas affecting project control Demonstrated ability to be able to accurately & directly convey project schedule status (good or bad) to the relevant stakeholders in a timely manner Providing adhoc assistance to the PC community with problem-solving solutions About YOU Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or equivalent (advantageous) Previous experience as a Project Controller Experience with Primavera P6 / Open Plan / COBRA (desirable) Strong understanding of Earned Value Management principles Extensive scheduling and cost experience Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders both internal and external to BAE Systems to implement business requirements Demonstrated ability to work autonomously under time constraints, solve problems and make decisions Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Current NV1 Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply. About US You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing. Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best. As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia. We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant Clearances As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. #J-18808-Ljbffr