Project Manager - Defence Systems

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Add expected salary to your profile for insights An exciting opportunity to utilise your project management knowledge & skills on innovative and complex projects within our Canberra office. About Us Electro Optic Systems (EOS) is an ASX listed Australian technology company operating in the defence and aerospace markets. Our products incorporate advanced electro-optic applications based on EOS core technologies in software, laser, electronics, optronics, gimbals, telescopes and beam directors, and precision mechanisms. With our headquarters in Canberra and a growing global workforce, we are experiencing exponential growth and are placed to become Australia's leading defence and aerospace exporter. The defence business develops and produces remotely controlled weapon systems and ancillary products. These systems are adaptable to suit potential customer weapon inventories and comprise state-of-the-art gimbal mounts, fire control systems and world-class sensor units. We continually strive to help our people achieve personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects that shape our future. Structured friendly and supportive team Learning and development opportunities Opportunities for further career development Free Parking Paid parental leave EOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About the role The Project Manager is a member of the Project Management Team who will manage thrilling EOS Defence Systems projects. This role is responsible for ensuring the coordination and on-time completion of these projects within budget and scope. The project manager will be agile and flexible and is vital in creating collaboration within the business. Key Responsibilities Manage Global and regional projects to ensure that all deliverables are on time, in budget and technically correct within scope. Support the assessment of resource requirements and the allocation of resources for specific elements of the projects. Co-ordinate internal stakeholders including production and engineering groups to ensure contract milestones are achieved within specified cost and time constraints. Ensure that project planning, monitoring and reporting provides accurate information to enable the VP Programs to assess project performance. Communicate plans, needs and results to the VP Programs. Deliver configuration control and compliance ensuring supporting company documentation is accurate and current. Undertake liaison and relationship management with EOS customers and strategic partners necessary to deliver the projects including engagement in key or targeted customer activities. Participate in the preparation of tenders and proposals and the negotiation in relation to the contract. Participate in the development of specialist technical papers relating to military applications of EOS technology and capabilities. Engage with other senior members of the Defence Systems Division in broader organizational, workforce and strategic planning. Manage and provide leadership to ensure the team’s effectiveness. Key Attributes Effective communication, both written and verbal. Leadership. Ability to influence in a matrixed organisation. Ability to manage several priorities simultaneously. Experience & Qualification Experience in Defence acquisition and procurement is highly desirable. Five or more years’ experience in project management is highly desirable. Tertiary qualifications in project management are desirable. How to Apply If you are willing to take on a challenge and want to contribute to a proud Australian company that is growing rapidly then we would like to hear from you. Please apply now with your resume and a covering letter outlining your experience and why you believe you are the right fit for our organisation. We will review, short-list and conduct interviews for this role prior to the closing date. We encourage the submission of early applications. Due to Australian Government security clearance requirements for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent resident and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearances. #J-18808-Ljbffr