Project Manager - Defence Maritime

About the role

Coras is looking for an experienced Project Manager at manager level to join its growing Defence consulting team in Canberra. The role sits within the Maritime Capability segment and leads project delivery that supports Navy capability development, acquisition and sustainment. You will work with Defence stakeholders, industry partners and technical specialists on complex programs and projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex Defence maritime projects and workstreams from planning through to execution
• Provide trusted project management advice to Defence stakeholders and senior decision-makers
• Manage project governance, reporting, schedules, risks, issues and dependencies
• Build relationships across Defence, industry partners and internal delivery teams
• Guide project teams and contribute to continuous improvement of delivery practices

Required profile

• Experienced Defence Project Manager, ideally from Defence, Navy, APS, a Defence prime or a consulting organisation supporting Defence programs
• Ideal background supporting Defence maritime programs, including with the Navy, NSSG or CASG
• Ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance, ideally at NV1 or higher
• Desirable: a recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP or AIPM, and engineering qualifications or maritime domain knowledge

Required skills

• Understanding of the Defence Capability System and how projects move through capability definition, acquisition and sustainment
• Significant project management experience in complex, regulated environments
• Strong knowledge of Defence project management methodologies and governance, applied with limited direction
• Proven ability to produce project plans, executive reporting and decision-support material
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

What we offer

• A well-defined pathway for advancement
• Access to SME coaches and external and internal training, including a consulting skills program
• Paid parental leave provisions
• An additional 5 days per year of professional development leave and a whole-of-company annual conference
• Employee assistance provider access
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where possible