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Northrop Grumman Project Manager in Symonston, Australia

Requisition ID: R10169901

  • Category: Program Management

  • Location: Australia Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia | Symonston, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

  • Clearance Type: Secret (NV1)

  • Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position

  • Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time

  • Positions Available: 1

We are Northrop Grumman Australia. Part of an 85,000 strong global Defence organisation, over 800 talented employees in Australia are leveraging our global resources to deliver a superior Australian Defence capability. As we build our business and our capabilities, we are also building a reputation as a great place to work. Help us define what is possible for our nation and for your career.

Your Role:

As an integral member of our Project Management team, you'll be tasked with leading a range of complex projects to successful completion. Your responsibilities include developing, maintaining, and standardising Project Operational Procedure (PrOP) documents and tools, enhancing their use throughout our organisation. You will manage both capability uplift projects and support continuous improvement efforts as needed. Your role will focus on the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific segments of major projects, ensuring they align with our corporate goals and strategic direction.

About You:

You have proven experience in resolving complex problems and are skilled in managing and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. With a solid understanding of project management priorities, you are adept at handling project scopes, schedules, and stakeholder interactions.

Your ability to establish and maintain effective business rhythms, coupled with your project scheduling expertise, makes you a valuable team member. You are adaptable, capable of working in a dynamic environment, and skilled at prioritising tasks, including handling ad-hoc support requests across the business. Your collaborative approach is evident in your work with international teams and your contribution to larger group efforts.

Familiarity with various project management methodologies is expected, and while a Diploma in Project Management is desirable, it's your hands-on experience that truly counts. We're looking for someone proactive, well-organised, and an excellent communicator, ready to enhance our project management capabilities.

What we Offer:

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

  • Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training

  • Purchased annual leave

  • Salary packaging including novated car leases

  • Generous paid parental leave

  • Volunteer Leave

  • Health & Wellbeing program

  • Employee Assistance Program 

Everyone Matters:

Doing the Right Thing and Sharing Success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters and we proudly encourage individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply to join our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply. 

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply.

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