Business Operations Project Manager

Job Location: This role is based in Newcastle, NSW

This is a part‑time role worked over four days per week, or equivalent hours spread across five days, with hybrid working included.

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

As the Business Operations Project Manager, you will lead the identification, assessment, and delivery of cross-functional business integration initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, effectiveness, and strategic capability. The role translates business needs into fit-for-purpose solutions by evaluating enterprise tools, alternative options, and bespoke opportunities, and leads end-to-end delivery with a strong focus on value realisation, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable change adoption.

Core Duties

• Business Need Identification & Problem Framing: Engage with senior stakeholders to clarify and define business problems
• Solution Assessment & Option Analysis: Assess suitability of existing enterprise tools, recommend fit -for-purpose solutions
• Project Delivery: Lead end-to-end project delivery using structured methodologies (e.g. PMBOK, Agile, hybrid)
• Change Management & Adoption: Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure successful adoption. Assess change impacts across people, process, and systems
• Stakeholder Management & Engagement: Build strong relationships across Program and Project teams, Business Operations, IT / Enterprise functions, Senior leadership
• Benefits Realisation & Value Management: Define clear value propositions and success metrics for all initiatives, develop and track ROI
• Integration & Governance: Ensure solutions integrate effectively across Systems, Processes, Teams

About You

• Proven experience delivering cross-functional projects
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Demonstrated capability in change management and adoption
• Ability to translate ambiguous business needs into structured solutions
• Experience developing business cases, ROI, and benefits realisation
• Solid understanding of project delivery disciplines (cost, schedule, quality, risk)
• Experience working with enterprise systems / digital tools / IT delivery
• An existing Australian Defence Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain one

About the Program

Our BAE Systems Aerospace business provides aircraft design, development, production, training, support and maintenance for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

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. (Remove for non-ITAR role) 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