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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.
 
Join our team at the Kongsberg Missile Facility (KMF) in Newcastle, a state-of-the-art manufacturing and integration site purpose-built to deliver cutting-edge missile systems to the Australian Defence Force. This facility represents a significant milestone in Australia’s sovereign defence capability and offers the chance to work on projects that have national impact.
  
What makes KMF unique:

• Australia’s first purpose-built missile manufacturing facility.
• Hands-on involvement in end-to-end production, from assembly to testing.
• Opportunities to work closely with global Kongsberg teams and advanced technology partners.

We are seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support our Program Manager in the delivery of delivery of the Kongsberg Missile Factory. This includes direct interface with the customer along with leadership and program management of the Kongsberg Defence Australia team. 


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

• Support the delivery of program outcomes in line with agreed plans, scope and objectives. 
• Monitor program schedules and track progress of key activities to ensure milestones are met.  
• Provide day-to-day coordination support across the program team, ensuring clear directions and alignment. 
• Review program budgets, monitoring actual and forecast costs to ensure financial performance aligns with expectations.
• Identify and manage program risks, and support the development of mitigation strategies. 
• Maintain accurate program documentation, preparing and submitting progress reports to ensure appropriate program governance. 

What you'll Bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven end to end project lifecycle management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Strong capability in identifying, assessing and mitigating risks and issues to minimise impact on project performance.
• Experience engaging and influencing a broad range of stakeholders, including customers, vendors and senior leadership.

 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.

For more information or to have a confidential discussion please contact us at kdauhr@kongsberg.com.

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