Operations Support Manager

• Lead and collaborate with geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary teams to plan and execute complex deliverables for the customer
• Manage the P-8A Operations portfolio, including Training Services, Cyber Services, Maintenance Training, Field Services, and Ground Support segments (Maintenance/Modification and Help Desk)
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks and issues
• pursue opportunities to improve outcomes and escalate promptly when additional support is required
• Conduct regular review meetings with senior stakeholders to report progress, align on priorities, and establish strategic goals
• Provide timely, detailed reporting on P-A8 Operational Team performance and program status directly to the P-8A Program Director and other stakeholders
• Proactively engage with P-8 project stakeholders, including SRSPO and SRG customers, to ensure delivery of agreed results and sustained customer satisfaction

• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary, geographically distributed teams in complex defense or aerospace programs
• Strong stakeholder management, risk management, and communication skills
• Familiarity with P-8A operations, training, sustainment, or similar military aviation platforms is highly desirable
• Extensive experience in managing complex projects to successful completion
• Formal Project Management, Engineering, Business or Management Tertiary qualifications are desired, however, a high-level prior experience will be considered
• Experience leading or working within a program of works / Project Management Office
• Experience preparing and submitting contracted deliverables using the Australian Defence Standard for Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON)
• Demonstrated proficiency in all project management areas in accordance with accepted industry project management standards
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to exert influence at multiple organisational levels
• High level communication and negotiation skills with a strong focus on building successful relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen and hold, or have ability to obtain, an Australian Defence security clearance

Familiarity with P-8A operations, training, sustainment, or similar military aviation platforms

• We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work
• Working within our team, you will have the opportunity to gain in-depth exposure across various exciting projects and build on your professional network with internal stakeholders and external partners in the industry
• We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide a mixture of flexible office and remote working options
• We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and through employee awards
• We value your professional development and will provide a vast range of formal and informal training, as well as assistance to further education
• We offer competitive salary packaging options and our Employee Incentive Program includes a bonus scheme and a wide range of corporate discounts
• As part of a global company, your career opportunities extend internationally