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Defence Project Manager

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-24 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead planning, coordination, and delivery activities for the Rocket Motor Manufacturing (RMM) Program within the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise to establish sovereign Defence capability.

Role type

Senior Project Manager (Defence Capability Development)

Builds

Rocket Motor Manufacturing Program (Guided Weapons capability)

Domain

Defence / National Security / Engineering

Deliverable

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

Required skills

complex project management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, governance reporting, business case development, Cabinet submission preparation, analytical skills, Defence process knowledge

Preferred skills

capability development experience, acquisition program experience, executive documentation drafting

Technologies

none stated

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of development activities including studies; Develop project plans, schedules, and documentation; Coordinate project meetings and stakeholder engagements; Lead risk review workshops and maintain risk registers; Support development of Business Cases and Cabinet Submissions; Conduct governance and reporting for senior decision makers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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