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Program Manager

Illawarra Mercury
Department:Project Management
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Wollongong
Location:Coniston, New South Wales, Australia
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary:A$100,000 - A$150,000
Skills:
ENGINEERINGPROJECT MANAGEMENTBUSINESS MANAGEMENTAVIATION FLIGHT OPERATIONSMAINTENANCE / DESIGNAVIATION SAFETY MANAGEMENT
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Job Description

Posted on: June 6, 2025

Date Posted 2024-12-10 Country Australia Location: AUSNSW113: Nowra NSW, 39 Wugan Street, Yerriyong, Nowra, NSW, 2540, Australia Position Role Type Unspecified

  • Work on a variety of exciting programs to keep Australia safe
  • Use new and emerging technologies to solve complex problems
  • Demonstrate leadership while continually learning

Raytheon Australia works closely with the Australian Defence Force as its trusted capability partner to deliver some of the most complex and ground-breaking engineering and technology projects in the country. Right now, we are experiencing rapid growth and are seeking a bright and energised Program Manager to join our inspired team for the Joint Adversarial Training and Testing Services (JATTS) program. In this role, you will contribute to the critical outcomes of the Australian Defence Force by supporting the delivery of complex, state-of-the-art training and testing services designed to keep Australia safe. You will lead an expert team to success by setting the vision, building the plan and using your unique leadership skills to foster a strong and safe team culture that delivers truly innovative solutions. In return, we will support you with access to best practice tools, systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities. The Role The Raytheon Australia JATTS program provides aerial target, live opposing forces, electronic warfare, ‘identification friend or foe’ testing and advanced threat simulation services to the ADF. The program operates from Williamtown and Nowra, NSW. As one of the leaders of this program your responsibilities include:

  • Flawless execution of the program plans to maintain day-to-day safety and operations of the program;
  • Provide effective leadership, connecting every employee, customer and supplier to the business;
  • Continuing to build on Raytheon Australia’s capabilities and deliver growth in key areas;
  • Deliver on contracted outcomes to meet or exceed financial targets; and
  • Support an environment that promotes sharing of best practice, information, and collaborative behaviours.

The Person To be successful in this role you will need a broad range of highly developed skills and experience, including:

  • Requires a University Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Management or other relevant discipline or equivalent experience
  • Eligible for registration as a Registered Project Manager (Reg PM) and certification as a CPPM through the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)
  • Minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience (when a University Degree is held)
  • Ability to determine, monitor and control project costs; and guide financial completion activities and knowledge of the data required for, and produced from financial systems
  • Ability to establish key elements of tactical and operational plans toward achieving short- to medium-term organisational results and aligned with the long-term business strategy
  • Experience in either aviation Flight Operations, Maintenance / Design and Aviation Safety Management under CASA and / or DASA regulatory environments, is highly desirable.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Australian Government (Defence) Security Clearance up to Negative Vetting Level 1.

This position is your opportunity to demonstrate real leadership by having the freedom to make decisions, own the outcome and drive the delivery of programs critical to Australian Defence Force missions. Don’t miss the opportunity to build your career in a world class team and help build the defence systems that keep Australia safe. As our employees say, we do great work at Raytheon Australia and it’s great to #workhere. Come and find out why! If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career access your next mission by clicking the “Apply” button or contact us at careers@raytheon.com.au RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Privacy Policy And Terms Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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