MQ28 Block 3 Integration Project Manager

About the role

The MQ28 Ghost Bat is a major defence program developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, the first military combat aircraft designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia in 50 years. Boeing is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the integration of all elements of Block 3 MQ28 development for the ADF. The role reports to the MQ28 Development Program Manager and requires coordination across Boeing, customers and suppliers, with periodic travel to Boeing and customer sites.

Key responsibilities

• Lead execution of the MQ28 Block 3 product line and act as the centre of gravity uniting engineering, operations, production and supporting functions
• Drive day-to-day execution, coordinate priorities and keep Integrated Product Teams aligned to the block plan
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones and status reporting across multiple reporting and contract lines
• Coordinate with external customers, internal stakeholders and program leadership to align delivery with business and capability objectives
• Communicate project status, risks, issues, dependencies and decisions to stakeholders in a timely way
• Ensure activities comply with policies, contractual obligations and compliance requirements
• Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies, escalating as needed
• Work with the MQ-28 Program Integration Office on business cases for product line changes, with recommendations on feasibility

Required profile

• Experience managing complex projects to successful completion
• Demonstrated proficiency in all project management areas according to accepted industry standards
• Leadership qualities and the ability to influence at multiple organisational levels
• Strong communication and negotiation skills and relationship building with a wide range of stakeholders
• Passion for growing capability and mentoring and coaching other project managers
• Australian citizen with, or ability to obtain, a Negative Vetting 2-level Australian Defence security clearance
• Desirable: experience in aerospace, defence or autonomous systems projects, and formal qualifications in project management, engineering, business or management

What we offer

• Flexible working options
• Study assistance
• Salary packaging
• Employee incentive program
• Global opportunities