Project Manager (Approach to Government)
Core
Lead and coordinate the development of a major Government approval submission (AIR6500) for a Defence capability program, ensuring alignment with the One Defence Capability System (ODCS) and supporting key Government decision milestones.
Role type
Senior Program/Project Manager (Defence Capability & Acquisition)
Builds
Government approval submissions and capability development artefacts for Defence programs
Domain
Defence, Government Acquisition, Capability Development
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Defence capability development, Government approval processes (First/Second Pass), One Defence Capability System (ODCS), stakeholder engagement, project planning and scheduling, risk management, executive reporting
Preferred skills
CASG or Defence Headquarters experience, Defence Investment Committee knowledge, business case development, industry partner engagement
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, project reporting tools
Responsibilities
Lead development of the AIR6500 Second Pass Government submission; Establish integrated submission schedule and critical path; Coordinate scope, cost, schedule, commercial and risk inputs; Manage submission dependencies and milestones; Facilitate stakeholder forums and governance activities; Monitor progress and provide status reporting to senior leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight