AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
Description
Your Role:
As the Complex Task Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of complex tasks within the KC-30A Program. This includes Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Sovereign Defence Initiatives (SDI) and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Initiatives that do not reach the threshold of a dedicated Project. You will have accountability for:
- Developing and Managing implementation plans, schedules and budget to achieve contracted deliverables
- Providing leadership, coaching and mentoring to Technical Service Officers and SDI Specialists
- Leading the identification and development of SDI Initiatives, collaborating with Function to achieve SDI outcomes.
- Leading the initiation and execution of ECP’s for the KC-30A Program, coordinating with a broad range of internal and customer stakeholders to progress through the configuration control process.
- Leading the development of TCO Initiatives, collaborating with Function to achieve TCO outcomes.
- Driving continuous improvement and process excellence across task delivery practices and tools
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with Defence stakeholders
About You:
As the Complex Task Manager, you will be experienced in Managing complex tasks in Defence, aerospace or engineering environments. You will also have:
- Knowledge of project governance frameworks
- High-level negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Knowledge of ASDEFCON and CASG framework (desirable)
- Able to manage complex tasks with multiple dependencies, risks and high visibility
What we Offer:
We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs.
- 2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave
- Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs
- Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option
- Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement
Who we are:
At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia’s future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other.
Everyone Matters:
Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.
What's Your Possible?
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification