Associate Project Manager

Regional Services; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, is looking for an Associate Project Manager. This role involves managing and coordinating project management activities, supporting delivery within constraints of cost, schedule, and quality. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, experience, and the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders. This position requires NV1 defense security clearance or eligibility to obtain it. The company offers flexible work arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or equivalent.
• Ability to work autonomously under time constraints.
• NV1 defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Plan, initiate and manage small discrete packages of work.
• Review Production and Engineering schedules for impacts.
• Maintain and update the Project Schedule.
• Provide early warnings of emerging risks.
• Support development of project management planning documents.

Skills

Project Management principles

Stakeholder interaction

Problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Project Management

Tools

MS Project

Job description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

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 an Associate Project Manager to join our Strategic Surveillance Program team based at Edinburgh, South Australia.

As the Associate Project Manager, you will be accountable to the Program Manager for the support and co-ordination of Project Management activities and the contribution towards planning and delivery of projects. You may also be responsible for managing delivery of project tasks with defined scope or work package and within the constraints of cost, schedule and quality.

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

Key responsibilities include:

• Under direction, plan, initiate and support/manage small discrete packages of work and/or tasks to completion, applying the principles of project management and body of knowledge areas
• Review of Production and Engineering schedules identifying any impacts to BAE Systems Australia’s delivery schedule and working with the Project Manager to identify and implement corrective actions
• Ongoing maintenance and update of the Project Schedule, ensuring all necessary Project planning activities are captured and identifying any deviations to the Project Manager
• Providing early warning of any emerging risks or developments that could have an adverse impact on the Project
• Support the development of project management planning documents and artefacts across the discipline including but not limited to cost, schedule and risk
• Support cross-functional activities and undertake discrete tasks as directed by the Project Manager

About YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management (advantageous)
• Previous experience in a similar role or equivalent
• Previous exposure to MS Project for managing projects and resource loading
• Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders both internal and external to BAE Systems to implement business requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously under time constraints, solve problems and make decisions
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• NV1 defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain

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.