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Sustainment Project Manager

Adelaide, South AustraliaFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-10-20
HybridCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead in-service support and engineering change projects for Combat Management Systems on in-service Naval surface vessels.

Role type

Senior Project Manager (Defence Sustainment)

Builds

Engineering change projects, capability enhancements, obsolescence remediation, and defect resolution for naval systems.

Domain

Defence, Naval Systems, Cyber Security

Required skills

Project management, engineering change management, in-service support, stakeholder engagement, risk management, budget and schedule control, contract variation management, strategic planning

Preferred skills

CPPM accreditation, experience in Naval or Defence environment, influence and team leadership

Technologies

Combat Management Systems, Mixed Reality technologies

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of engineering change and defect resolution activities; manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality; provide direction to the Engineering Sustainment Team; develop in-service support strategies; prepare and maintain project plans and forecasts; identify and manage project risks; lead project reviews and present updates to customers and senior stakeholders; manage contract variations and change requests.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC