Project Planning & Controls Team Lead

At BAE Systems Australia

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We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Planning & Controls Team Lead to join our Hunter Class Frigate program based at Osborne Naval Shipyard, SA.

This position will be responsible for leading the proper use of the company Earned Value Management (EVM) System so that the project management team can adequately monitor and report on project cost, schedule progress and risk status.

This role will lead a team of Project Controllers to perform this function at either program, portfolio or project level. In the conduct of assigned duties, the successful applicant must be able to develop and maintain strong lasting internal stakeholder relationships, by ensuring that our established EVM processes are carried out to report and manage the project with timely, accurate EVM data.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as remote working, working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the activities of the Project Controls team to establish the initial cost & schedule baseline
• Providing expert assistance in the use of cost & schedule tools (Open Plan / Primavera / Microsoft Project, and Cobra) to manage the project team to use scheduling tools where required.
• Managing the month-end EVM process of Cost Account status reporting, accruals, schedule status and forecasting, estimate to complete data input, provision of progress
• Supporting Control Account Managers with the development of variance analysis reports
• Supporting the project team to undertake performance management using the variance analysis and corrective action planning processes
• Providing customer required and management level EVM data & associated reports to the PDO central PP&C governance team
• Presenting and discussing EVM data knowledgably at internal progress meetings
• Responsibility for leading a small team of project controls and scheduling professionals, this would include performance, career development and mentoring

About YOU

• Proven performance at a similar level or demonstrated prior experience and progression as a Senior Project Controller (minimum 2 years)
• Demonstrated schedule and cost experience is essential
• Experience in the use of Cobra and Primavera P6, with an ability not only to use the tools but also to be able to support/develop PC Team in the use of these tools
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management
• Ability to use and adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of difference audiences is critical to this role
• Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Current NV1 defence security clearance
• Experience in leading small teams (essential)

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

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 appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.