Associate Project Manager/Analyst

Associate Project Manager / Analyst

Job Location: Adelaide CBD South Australia – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid, flexibility and 9-day fortnight.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

Working with our Senior Project Manager – Transfer of Technology, your contribution will ensure that the technical, cost and schedule goals associated with assigned projects are achieved in accordance with the contractual and company requirements in order to deliver required business goals.

Core Duties:

• Supporting the Senior Project Manager with planning and delivery of transfer of technology and capability development activities across a complex, multi-dimensional project.
• Working with cross functional teams to co-ordinate detailed project planning activities.
• Help turn loose or unclear ideas into usable plans and next steps.
• Act as a point of contact for day‑to‑day project queries from a range of stakeholders.
• Flag risks, issues, or changes early — even if you’re not sure how they’ll play out yet.
• Work to established key success indicators and recommend trade-offs between scope, quality, time and cost.
• Generation of status reports and co-ordination of variance analysis and corrective action activities.
• Work closely with the Senior Project Manager to take ownership of defined workstreams or tasks.

About You:

• Previous experience in a project or business management role, and a desire to continue to develop as a business analyst or project manager.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. You enjoy working with a wide mix of stakeholders and can adapt your style to suit different people. You prefer to pick up the phone to seek clarity.
• Practical and proactive: you can work in situations where not everything is defined yet, and you are happy to help bring clarity over time.
• Naturally inquisitive and like to understand how things work. You are very comfortable asking questions, even when you’re new to a topic or speaking with senior people.
• Experience co-ordinating cross-functional teams.
• Listens carefully, joins the dots, and captures what actually matters. You have strong data analytic skills and enjoy making sense of data.
• Computer literacy, with intermediate knowledge of MS Suite. Familiarity with tools like SharePoint and Oracle is desirable
• Ability to hold and maintain Defence Security Clearance
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role

The AUKUS Team

• Be part of the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history. Developing Australia’s new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines advanced submarine capabilities, integrating cutting-edge technology, and fostering international cooperation among Australia, the UK, and the US

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, 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 one. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information