DescriptionWe currently have an opportunity for a Project Manager (Commercial). Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australias future.
What Youll Do
This role offers a broad scope with key responsibilities including:
- Lead and manage a discrete platform integration and rollout project supporting Army Capability Manager and external stakeholders.
- Provide strategic project and commercial advice to scope plan test and integrate engineering designs for future capability enhancements.
- Coordinate procurement activities in line with Defence Procurement Manual and Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Integrated Logistics Support teams to ensure documentation and requirements meet standards and timeframes.
- Represent the team in stakeholder engagements and contribute to planning for future capability work take-on.
What Youll Bring
- Demonstrated experience in Defence project management particularly in the Land C4 environment.
- Strong understanding of procurement methodologies contracting options and commercial risk management.
- Ability to provide specialist advice across the capability lifecycle including planning monitoring and controlling.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience working with Defence Prime contractors and applying ASDEFCON templates and DPPM guidance.
- You must have and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth.
More than anything youll bring a strong work ethic a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Why Downer Professional Services
At Downer Professional Services were not just a workplace - were a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the countrys only sovereign prime were committed to making a real difference in protecting Australias interests.
What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services
- Meaningful work: Youll play a key role in delivering or supporting critical defence projects and programs that make a genuine impact.
- Supportive culture: Our high-performing teams thrive on collaboration and celebrate the unique contributions of every individual.
- Endless opportunities: With career pathways across our business units including Team Downer MSP theres always a chance to grow learn and take on exciting new challenges.
- Professional development: From skills recognition and career mapping to our Summer and Winter Schools for accelerated learning we invest in your growth. Plus our Communities of Practice foster shared learning and connections across the business.
- Great perks: : healthcare discounts great savings on retail purchases car purchases and much more.
- Veteran support initiatives and policies: Including up to 20 days of Reservist Leave for veterans to remain connected as they transition out of active service
Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds including First Nations people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Required Experience:
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