About us:

At Lockheed Martin Australia, we believe that when people are empowered, inspired, and supported, they can achieve extraordinary things. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. We champion inclusion and continuous learning, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. And we thrive on collaboration, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. 
Every day is a chance to solve the world’s most complex challenges and make a profound impact.

Experience it here.

Join the AIR6500 Program as the Distributed Operations & Participation IPT Project Manager and Lead with Impact!

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to join our Distributed Operations & Participation (DOP) IPT within the AIR6500 Program. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to our cutting-edge defence project, working within an Agile environment.

Your Role:

As the DOP IPT Project Manager, you will be responsible for optimising engineering scope delivery across assigned sub-IPTs. Starting with the System Management IPT, you'll evolve your role to support other sub-IPTs, acting as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for sub-IPT Lead(s) to maximise engineering resource utilisation within an executable plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the DOP IPT Program Manager to establish endorsed plans for project increments and ensure sufficient team resources.

• Build and maintain strong relationships and communication across IPTs and support teams.

• Manage budgets using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.

• Monitor and report on performance, identifying and addressing issues that impact performance and opportunities for improvement.

• Manage risks and opportunities, plan and schedule material releases, and analyse resources profiles.     

• Coordinate the delivery of Customer Furnished Data/Equipment/Material for your allocated sub-IPT scope.

• Maintain the sub-IPT drumbeat, demonstrating a 'Mission First' mindset aligned with AIR6500 Objectives.

To be successful you will need the following experience and knowledge

• Possess advanced competence in EVM principles, data analysis, and performance maintenance.

• Exceptional strong planning and organizational skills, coupled with proven management experience in multi-discipline teams.

• Understand the intricate interfaces between technical, ILS, and Systems Engineering lifecycle.

• Have a solid grasp of engineering disciplines and their interactions with finance, commercial, support, and quality areas.

• Excel in managing subcontractors, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and contract compliance.

• Familiar with Open Plan Professional and/or Microsoft Project.

• Familiar with AS4360 (Risk Management) and ISO9001 (Quality Systems).

Highly desirable

• Experience with Jira and Confluence.

• Background in complex Defence programs, focusing on system of systems and Agile methodologies.

• Air battle management domain experience or knowledge of military command and control systems, linked to deployable military sensor and communications capabilities.

 How we reward and support you:

When you join Lockheed Martin, you work on projects you won’t experience anywhere else.

We offer you a range of benefits built to suit you, no matter what stage of life you are in. 

• Flexible work & Hybrid work options

• Access to our online discounts program offering immediate discounts or cashback

• A variety of leave options including Purchase Leave to support you and your family  

• Additional benefits such as Novated Leasing and Fitness Programs

• Learning & Development platforms to encourage ongoing self-development

Special Requirements:

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Lockheed Martin Australia supports Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, free of unlawful discrimination and is harassment free, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

As part of our endeavours to increase participation of Indigenous Australians, we welcome applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any accommodations that will help you to be successful.