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Program Director - General Purpose Frigate

Henderson, Western Australia💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-13 → 2026-09-26

Core

Act as the primary client interface for the General Purpose Frigate Program, leading a multi-disciplinary team through Design Assurance and Build phases.

Role type

Senior Program Director (Defense Shipbuilding)

Builds

General Purpose Frigate vessels for Commonwealth defense operators

Domain

Defense / Maritime Shipbuilding

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery

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

Lead successful delivery of the General Purpose Frigate Program ensuring safety, timeline, budget, and quality; Oversee contract performance and KPIs; Manage program financials including cost estimation and forecasting; Establish risk management and governance frameworks; Drive program strategies including onshoring and build strategy; Ensure transfer and management of technical data and intellectual property; Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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