Senior Project Controllers - Defence Industry

The role

As part of our Naval Combat Systems (NCS) group the Senior Project Controller role will provide guidance and leadership in cost and schedule baseline maintenance including reporting of project cost and schedule status. They will assist with mentoring project controllers project managers (PMs) control account managers (CAMs) and task managers in project planning monitoring and control.

Further the successful candidate will:

• Work with PMs and CAMs to champion the development of project schedules and budgets and select appropriate earned value techniques
• Coordinate and lead cost/schedule planning activities with the CAMs and PMs
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of WBS dictionaries
• Co-ordinate and control the work authorisation process
• Ensure that planning scheduling budgeting and reporting activities are fully integrated and capable of displaying a valid critical path
• Establish and maintain project baselines project authorisation and other project controls related documentation
• Integrate project schedules and cost management tools with timely implementation of baseline and contract changes
• Interpret analyse and report on project performance data and metrics
• Mentor and assist CAMs in performance management including the month-end process statusing data analysis variance analysis reporting and forecasting
• Develop and lead in the generation and improvement of of the project controls and earned value management processes investigate and implement process improvement
• Contribute and assist in the development of program master schedules and cobra master projects
• Ensure that the EVM System is compliant to internal/external standards process procedures and governance (ASDEFCON Material AS4817:2019 and Defence Supplement to AS4817).

Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home/office 9 day fortnight and part time (0.8 FTE minimum) will be considered for this role.

About you

Your skills and experience will include:

• Five plus years as a project planner and controller on medium to high complexity projects
• A tertiary qualification(s) in an engineering science or business discipline (desirable)
• Project performance measurement using earned value to AS4817:2019 and the defence supplement
• Knowledge and understanding of project management processes (e.g. PMBOK)
• Developing reports using MS Excel 2016 data model capability and Power BI
• Project management software (preferably Open Plan Professional)
• Cost management software (preferably COBRA)
• Excellent inter-personal verbal and written communication
• Cost and scheduling performance and reporting
• Problem solving skills including identifying system issues
• An ability to cope with change
• A customer and outcome focus
• An ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance and develop and maintain a positive collaborative and efficient work environment for all staff.

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold (or have the ability to obtain and retain) an AGSVA NV1 clearance.

Culture and benefits

We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

By joining Saab youll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. Youll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace while having the opportunity to develop a long-term fulfilling career.

As a valued team member of Saab Australia youll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

• 6 weeks paid leave each year
• 13.5% Superannuation
• Free Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible working options
• Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
• Access to MySaab - our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

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Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

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