Senior Project Manager

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we’re committed to safeguarding Australia’s future by solving our customers’ most challenging problems across Space , Aeronautics and Mission Systems. Part of an industry leading business with over 85,000 employees around the world, we’re utilising that depth and expertise to define what is possible – delivering world-class defence capabilities for Australia. And world-class careers for our people.

NGA is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead a project delivering command and control solutions to the Commonwealth of Australia

Your role:

As a new program working within our Integrated Systems portfolio, you can expect to grow and lead a team and set up the project using extensive suite of tools, resources and frameworks available to you. Apart from the program delivery you will drive program growth, product development, product support and be accountable for overall Profit & Loss.

The Senior Project Manager will influence program direction and maintain oversight of the product development roadmap to ensure forward planning. You will also work closely with the team to empower them to be creative and collaborative across all stakeholders. Our offering draws on experience and capabilities available from the broader Northrop Grumman Corporation backed by our Subject Matter Experts in the US. Thus, this role requires a skilled communicator able to establish trust and have proactive discussions with a wide range of stakeholders locally and abroad.

This position is ideally based in Canberra or Brisbane. Flexible work options are available.

About you:

You come from a program / project management background ideally with a focus on Command and Control software applications. You have a good foundational knowledge and experience across different methodologies (e.g. Agile) and best practices. A nice to have is experience working within Defence (CASG, CIOG, JCG etc.) however, knowledge of working in a heavily regulated environment is also good.

What’s in it for you:

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns. 

• Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Options for flexible & hybrid work including 9 day fortnight 
• Purchased annual leave
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave 
• Volunteer Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program

Defining Possible means something different to each one of us. What’s Your Possible?

Doing the Right Thing and Sharing Success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters and we proudly encourage individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply to join our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Note: As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you will need to be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, so your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

This position reports to Symonston, Australian Capital Territory, AUS, however, this position can also be worked from Australia-Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Queensland, AUS.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply.