Project Manager - Marine Excellence Centre
Core
Lead project controls, commercial disciplines, and delivery framework for a major Australian defence marine program involving engines, generators, and propulsion systems across eight vessels.
Role type
Senior Project Manager (Defence Marine)
Builds
Power solutions for defence vessels and major infrastructure
Domain
Defence, Marine, Power Generation
Required skills
complex project lifecycle management, contract and commercial management, financial acumen, project scheduling (Microsoft Project), stakeholder management, technical resource coordination
Preferred skills
marine/shipbuilding/defence experience, classification society knowledge (DNV), mechanical/electrical engineering background, PMP/PRINCE2 certification, international vendor management, cloud-based project systems (Procore)
Technologies
Microsoft Project, Procore
Responsibilities
Establish project management plans, integrated schedules, and governance processes; manage project delivery safely, on time, within scope, budget, and quality; coordinate internal engineering, commissioning, and operational resources; manage relationships with customers, international vendors, and suppliers; monitor supplier progress and key delivery milestones; maintain financial control over budgets and forecasts; administer contractual requirements including variations and liquidated damages; identify and mitigate emerging risks; prepare project reports on progress and performance; support factory witness testing and international travel.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC