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At Kongsberg Defence Australia (KDAu), we are proud to be building sovereign capability right here in Australia. Join us to be part of part of a something meaningful, playing an essential role in delivering mission-critical projects and advanced defence systems in close collaboration with our global colleagues and local industry partners.
 
Our Mawson Lakes Facility (MLF) in Adelaide is the center of excellence for integration, facilities management, and sustainment of advanced defence systems. At MLF, you’ll be working alongside highly skilled engineers, operations, and project professionals in a collaborative and fast-paced environment that drives the success of Australia’s missile launch capability.
  
What makes MLF unique: 

• Hub for integration, sustainment and facilities management.
• Work across multi-isciplinary teams support national defence 
• Opportunity to shape a strong local defence industry presence in South Australia. 

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the delivery of complex, high-value defence programs. 
This role is responsible for end-to-end program governance, stakeholder engagement, and delivery assurance of nominated programs and contracts within Kongsberg Defence Australia portfolio.  

  
About the role:
As a Program Manager, you will:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, define scope, objectives, deliverables, and establish timelines to ensure project alignment with business goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams by assigning tasks, managing resources, and fostering collaboration to drive project success.
• Create and manage project budgets, tracking expenditures, and ensuring financial performance aligns with project constraints.
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively addressing challenges to minimise project disruptions.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates and manage expectations to maintain alignment and support.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and customer requirements by implementing robust review and testing processes.
• Track project progress using KPIs, identifying deviations from the plan, and implement corrective actions to stay on track.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, preparing  progress reports, and conduct  post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned
• Undertake travel as required, both within Australia and internationally, to fulfill the requirements of this role

 What you'll Bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering or a related discipline.
• Project Lifecycle Management within the defence industry (or similar field).
• Proven experience managing projects through all phases, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring successful delivery.
• Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks while effectively resolving issues to minimise impact on project outcomes.
•  Strong track record of engaging with diverse stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and senior leadership, to align expectations and ensure satisfaction.

  
 Mandatory Requirements:  

• Must be able to access information controlled under the US International Traffic of Arms Regulations (ITAR). 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian security clearance.  

  
Why Join Us:
We are committed to being an employer of choice. Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) offers industry-leading benefits including:

• Generous paid parental leave (26 weeks primary carer / 4 weeks secondary carer)
• 5 weeks annual leave and additional leave options.
• Above-superannuation guarantee employer contribution.
• Access to the WhereFit program, providing exclusive discounts on health, fitness, wellbeing, and lifestyle services.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and career pathways.

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