Project Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

Project Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

BAE Systems is seeking a Project Manager to join our Operations Project Management and Manufacturing Engineering (ME) teams, supporting the AUKUS Program. This permanent, full-time position offers a hybrid working arrangement, based at our Flinders Street offices in Adelaide CBD.

As a Project Manager, you will centralise PM activities for the ME function, ensuring consistent governance, readiness, and integration. This role reports to the Senior Project Manager - Operations, with a dotted line to the Head of Manufacturing Engineering. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager adept at delivering within complex manufacturing engineering environments, with strong collaboration and change navigation skills. This is a significant opportunity during a critical program mobilisation phase.

Please note that some after-hours availability is required for weekly engagement with BAE Systems UK counterparts. Flexible start and finish times are available, including a 9-day fortnight, to support work-life balance.

Core Duties

• Lead integrated planning, scheduling, and resource coordination for ME work packages.
• Maintain schedules in alignment with program milestones, production readiness, and contractual commitments.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and dependencies, and escalate issues as required.
• Support governance and reporting cycles with accurate status updates and milestone tracking.
• Ensure the PM approach aligns with the LCM framework and BAES Australia policies.
• Develop and collate bids and estimates for the ME function.
• Manage Control Account baselines, budget changes, and Contract Change Proposals.
• Actively manage project risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain action, issue, assumption, and decision logs to support delivery assurance.
• Provide PM support for ad-hoc and emergent project activity.

Essential Skills

• Strong project management experience in an engineering environment.
• Qualification in Engineering and/or Project Management (highly desirable).
• Ability to translate strategy into clear objectives and deliverables.
• Ability to engage with BAE UK counterparts for evening meetings.
• Skilled at balancing competing priorities across customer and business needs.
• Commercial acumen with broader business context awareness.
• Sharp stakeholder management and communication skills across varied audiences.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous program environments.
• Defence security clearance (or eligibility to obtain).
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations.
• Complete and pass a nuclear mindset assessment.

About BAE Systems

Join BAE Systems and become part of a global colleague network, contributing unique skills and perspectives to pioneer progress and protect what matters. You will be trusted to deliver advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions, shaping a safer future. A career at BAE Systems offers limitless possibilities, from the ocean's depths to the reaches of space.

The AUKUS Program involves BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd building Australia's new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, a significant development within the AUKUS trilateral security pact. This program focuses on advanced submarine capabilities, cutting-edge technology integration, and international cooperation between Australia, the UK, and the US.

At BAE Systems, you will build a career with purpose and grow with confidence, empowered to be your best. We offer lifelong learning, meaningful work, and rewards tailored to your needs, including support for financial and personal wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle. Our environment embraces sustainable working practices and a strong sense of shared purpose, fostering a supportive culture where you can belong and be proud of your contributions.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, recognising that diversity strengthens our teams. We welcome applications from all candidates, and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. BAE Systems is recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and a recipient of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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