Senior Project Manager - ATC

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology group with around 14,000 employees across three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years the company has developed leading-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from business, government agencies and defence to achieve technological sovereignty. Established in Australia 40 years ago, the local subsidiary continues to provide innovative equipment and expertise to customers in wireless communications, RF test and measurement, broadcast and media, aerospace and defence, cybersecurity and network technology. R&S Australia has achieved considerable success providing integrated communications solutions to the Australian Defence Force, and its local service centre supports customers in Australia and New Zealand with calibration and repair services throughout the product lifecycle.

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager/Project Manager is responsible for the planning and successful delivery of air traffic control, air defence and/or critical infrastructure projects to customers in Australia, New Zealand and the broader Asia-Pacific region. This involves leading project teams, managing suppliers and subcontractors, collaborating cross-functionally, communicating with stakeholders, and mitigating risks.

Your Tasks

• Manage all project activities and risks to ensure achievement of project objectives and milestones
• Lead the project team including engineers, technicians and project support staff to create revenue through managing and coordinating projects to time, cost and quality (TCQ)
• Conduct regular project performance reviews to ensure the project is on track
• Collaborate with Sales, Service and other functions to generate value for customers
• Develop and continually improve stakeholder relationships including internal and external customers and suppliers
• Drive results by showing initiative and achieving results reliably, with broad perspective, pragmatism and persistence
• Develop costings, proposals and plans for Contract Change Proposals (CCPs)
• Provide project management inputs including formulating delivery strategies for bids and tenders
• Collaboratively work with customers to deliver value in support of their key objectives and organisational needs
• Promote continuous improvement in project delivery

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering, or similar
• Recognition as a Project Management Practitioner
• Delivered projects with a value greater than $10M within the Aviation/Aerospace (or similar) industry
• Experience leading project teams comprising 10 or more staff
• Skills across project organisation management, project planning, monitoring and control, risk management, IP management, contract management (including change management), subcontractor management, project reporting, financial management, issue management and configuration management
• Compliance with corporate processes and procedures
• Experience managing bids and developing project delivery strategies

Due to the nature of the work, many roles require Australian nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet eligibility requirements — see defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/overview for details.

Benefits / What We Offer

• Flexible working hour models
• Attractive compensation
• Privately owned company
• Fitness studio
• Career opportunities
• Top performance award
• Salary continuance insurance
• Corporate/team events
• Culture of collaboration & learning
• Global company & environment
• Flagship projects

How to Apply

We are looking forward to receiving your application! Rohde & Schwarz places great importance on equal opportunities and welcomes applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.