CareerPlan

Program Director - General Purpose Frigate

Henderson, Western AustraliaFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-10-22

Core

Primary client interface and program leader for the General Purpose Frigate Design Assurance and Build phases.

Role type

Senior Program Director (Defense Shipbuilding)

Builds

General Purpose Frigate vessels

Domain

Defense shipbuilding

Required skills

Shipbuilding leadership, contract negotiation, stakeholder management, financial management, risk management, program strategy, technical data management

Preferred skills

Dispersed build strategy experience, CASG contract mechanisms knowledge, influencing skills

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Act as primary client interface supporting contract negotiations; Lead successful delivery of the GPF Program ensuring safety, timeline, budget, and quality; Oversee contract performance and deliverables; Manage program financials including budgeting and forecasting; Establish risk management and governance frameworks; Drive program strategies including onshoring and build strategy; Ensure transfer and management of technical data and IP; Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams