About Us
IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a major Defence communications capability program. Working within a complex stakeholder environment, you
will support capability planning, requirements development, work package delivery and project governance activities. You will work closely with Defence stakeholders, industry partners and capability managers to help deliver critical communications capabilities that support Defence operational outcomes. This role is ideal for a project management professional with Defence capability development experience, strong stakeholder engagement skills and an understanding of the One Defence Capability System.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Project Director and project leadership team in delivering project outcomes and capability objectives.
- Engage with stakeholders to understand and capture future capability requirements.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities across
Defence, industry and capability management organisations.
- Support the planning, development and management of project work packages.
- Review and evaluate proposals, project documentation and delivery plans.
- Contribute to capability planning, risk reduction activities and Fundamental Inputs to Capability considerations.
- Support commercial activities, business case development and assurance processes.
- Monitor project progress, risks, issues and dependencies to support successful delivery outcomes.
- Prepare project documentation, briefs, reports and submissions for senior stakeholders and governance forums.
- Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships to support capability delivery and transition activities.
About You
- Demonstrated experience delivering project management outcomes within Defence, government or complex technical environments.
- Strong knowledge of communications technologies and the ability to engage effectively with technical and operational stakeholders.
- Experience supporting Defence capability acquisition, sustainment or capability development programs.
- Understanding of the One Defence Capability System and Defence governance processes.
- Experience preparing high-quality project documentation, briefing papers, reports and executive submissions.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, risks, schedules and project dependencies.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, solve problems and drive outcomes in complex environments.
- Experience supporting business case development, assurance activities, capability planning or commercial activities will be highly regarded.
Additional Information
- Commencement: To be advised.
- Location: Canberra, ACT. Working arrangements: Primarily onsite, with hybrid arrangements potentially available subject to operational requirements.
- Security Clearance: Current NV1 security clearance required.
- Australian Citizenship required.
What We Offer
With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, we’re a tight-knit team working across some of Australia’s most critical Defence and national security programs. We value expertise,
collaboration and flexibility, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects.
We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time whilst you continue building a rewarding career in the Defence and national security sector. As part of IAG, you’ll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals.
All opportunities advertised by IAG Defence & National Security are subject to client approval, security validation and contractual confirmation. Employment or engagement will only be offered
following successful client acceptance and completion of all required pre-engagement checks and onboarding activities.
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