Senior Project Manager

About the role

JY Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support a growing pipeline of complex programmes across Defence and government environments in the ACT and Canberra region. The role involves leading multi‑disciplinary teams, managing senior stakeholder relationships and delivering structured execution in highly regulated settings.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex workstreams, ensuring scope, schedule, risk, cost and commercial interfaces are managed effectively.
• Establish and maintain project governance, reporting and control mechanisms.
• Engage with senior Defence, industry and government stakeholders to provide clear delivery advice.
• Support or lead PMO environments, delivery frameworks and assurance processes.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across client, industry and delivery teams.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering Defence, Federal Government or large engineering programmes.
• Strong ability to operate in shifting priorities and complex environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing senior stakeholder relationships and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Comfortable working onsite with clients in the ACT.

Required skills

• ASDEFCON framework knowledge.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant Defence and government projects.
• Being part of a growing Australian business with a high‑performing team.