Location:	Brisbane
Category:	Business Support
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1907293
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The Project

The MQ-28 Production Uplift Project will deliver a new facility, a new workforce, a new supply chain, and new internal processes, practices, and procedures for Boeing Defence Australia.

This high-profile project represents the largest investment Boeing Defence Australia has made in its history, and will be the first time Boeing builds a complete aircraft production facility outside of the USA.

The project will deliver in phases from 2026 (the facility), through 2027 (the assembly capability), and 2028 (the carbon fibre fabrication capability).

The Opportunity

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and integrate the teams delivering this project.

Reporting to the MQ-28 Production System Director, the role will lead the Production Uplift Project leadership team and support the Director and senior functional managers to make decisions related to the overall success of the Project.  The role will be responsible for allocation and control of cost, schedule, RIO and change processes on the project to ensure that the business goals are met.

Boeing deploys a capability model, and this role will include direct leadership of a small team of project managers leading critical cross functional elements of the scope, and indirect leadership of several enabling function roles.

The role will include conducting briefings and report outs to high level executives and stakeholders including interfacing and integration with the MQ-28 Program Team and Boeing functional staff and leaders related to the project.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business, business administration, commerce, change management or a related field with relevant industry qualification.
• Demonstrated communication skills, including interpersonal, presentation, negotiation, and analysis/reporting skills.
• Demonstrated track record of team leadership and personnel development
• Demonstrated experience in managing large scale, complex projects to successful and timely completion.
• Experience in the management of sub-contractors and awareness of contracting mechanisms.
• Demonstrated experience in financial, contracts and trade control management for large projects in the Defence industry.
• Excellent understanding and demonstrated experience in the application of project management best practice principles.
• Australian citizenship and eligibility for an Australian Department of Defence security clearance to Secret level and satisfaction of ITAR requirements.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

What's on offer?

BDA provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities. Forward looking, BDA has developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers' evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally. 

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work. 

Other benefits:

• Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
• Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
• Formal reward and recognition program.
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
• Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
• Salary packaging options available.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
• Social and community groups. 

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts. 

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply. 

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