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Job Title - Project Manager (Approach to Government) AIR6500
Job Id 1266572

• Security Clearance: NV2 Clearance
• Length of Contract: 8 months
• Experience Level: Level 3 (8-11 years)
• The role closes on 19/11/2026
• Location: Canberra, ACT

Job Description:
Lead AIR6500 Second Pass Approval Activities
Role Description:
As the Project Manager - AIR6500, you will lead, manage and coordinate the development of a major Government approval submission in support of the AIR6500 Program. Working within a complex capability environment, you will be responsible for planning, integrating and maturing all project information required to support a successful Second Pass Government submission in accordance with the One Capability System (ODCS).
Working closely with the Capability Sponsor, CASG stakeholders, industry partners and specialist subject matter experts, you will coordinate the development of submission artefacts covering scope, cost, schedule, commercial strategy, risk, governance and execution planning. You will act as the central integration point, ensuring information is mature, aligned and delivered to support key Government decision milestones.
The role requires strong capability development experience, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to navigate complex governance, approvals and acquisition environments. You will provide advice and reporting to senior leadership while coordinating activities across multiple stakeholder groups to ensure submission readiness.
This role is ideally suited to an experienced Program Manager, Capability Manager, Project Director or approvals specialist with a strong understanding of investment, acquisition and governance processes.
 
Day to Day Tasks include:

• Lead and coordinate development of the AIR6500 Second Pass Government submission.
• Establish and maintain an integrated submission schedule and critical path.
• Coordinate project scope, cost, schedule, commercial and risk inputs.
• Manage submission dependencies, actions, decision points and milestones.
• Coordinate and industry stakeholder contributions and reviews.
• Facilitate working groups, stakeholder forums and governance activities.
• Identify and manage issues, risks and opportunities impacting submission readiness.
• Support development of business cases, approval documentation and supporting artefacts.
• Monitor progress against key milestones and provide status reporting.
• Escalate critical issues and decisions requiring senior leadership attention.
• Ensure submission activities align with governance and ODCS requirements.
• Support assurance, review and approval activities throughout the submission lifecycle.

 
Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 8+ years' experience delivering capability development, acquisition, program management or project integration activities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting First Pass, Second Pass, Combined Pass.
• Experience coordinating scope, schedule, cost, commercial and risk information.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments across industry.
• Experience developing executive briefs, reports, submissions and governance materials.
• Strong project planning, scheduling and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing stakeholder requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project reporting tools.
• NV1 - NV2 Security Clearance.

 
Desirable Requirements:

• Experience supporting AIR6500 or similar capability programs.
• Previous experience within CASG, Capability Sponsors.
• Knowledge of Investment Committee and Government approval processes.
• Experience engaging industry partners to support capability definition and acquisition planning.
• Experience preparing business cases, investment submissions or major project approvals.
• Qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Commercial Management or a related discipline.

 
Essential Skills:
Customer and Stakeholder Communication, Excellent interpersonal, influencing and stakeholder management skills at senior and board levels, Internal and External Stakeholder Liaision, Microsoft Office Suite, Presentation Skills, Program Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Desirable Skills, Commercial Contract Management, Commercial management, Engineering Project Management
SFIA Skills Sought:
The management of projects, typically (but not exclusively) involving the development and implementation of business processes to meet identified business needs, acquiring and utilising the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timescales, and quality. The adoption and adaptation of project management methodologies based on the context of the project and selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches.
 
PRMG Level 4:
Defines, documents and carries out small projects or sub-projects (typically less than six months, with limited budget, limited interdependency with other projects, and no significant strategic impact), alone or with a small team, actively participating in all phases. Identifies, assesses and manages risks to the success of the project. Applies appropriate project management methods and tools whether predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches. Agrees project approach with stakeholders, and prepares realistic plans (including quality, risk and communications plans) and tracks activities against the project schedule, managing stakeholder involvement as appropriate. Monitors costs, timescales and resources used and takes action where these deviate from agreed tolerances. Ensures that own projects are formally closed and, where appropriate, subsequently reviewed, and that lessons learned are recorded.
Please contact Team@strategicexecutive.com or simply click apply to submit your application 
 
"We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations Australians, Australian Defence Force and First Responder veterans, women in STEM, and people of all abilities, including those registered with the NDIS."

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