MQ28 Block 3 Integration Project Manager

Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1956980
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The Boeing MQ28 - Ghost Bat is a globally-significant program that will deliver a disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities. Developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, it is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia in 50 years.
The Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the MQ-28 Development Team as the Block 3 Integration PM. In this role you will be responsible leading the integration of all elements of Block 3 MQ28 development to deliver this essential capability to ADF.
We want a dynamic leader who champions diversity, transparency, and effective communication to support the MQ28 Ghost Bat program. Strong collaboration skills across Boeing, customers, and suppliers are essential.
The successful candidate will report to the MQ28 Development Program Manager, supporting the delivery of accurate, timely and reliable services and outcomes to enable program success. If you want to be a critical part of delivering new and world leading capability, then you are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities

• The Block 3 Integration PM leads execution for the MQ28 Block 3 product line. They operate as the center of gravity that unites engineering, operations, production and supporting functions to deliver the product line capabilities.
• Responsible for driving day-to-day execution for Block 3, coordinating priorities across the teams and ensure the Integrated Product Teams stay aligned to the block plan.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones and status reporting across multiple reporting and contract lines
• Coordinate across external customers, internal stakeholders, and program leadership to align project delivery with business and capability objectives.
• Ensure timely communication of project status, risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions to relevant stakeholders
• Ensure all activities are executed in accordance with applicable policies, contractual obligations, and compliance requirements as relevant to each project
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating as required to maintain schedule and execution integrity.
• Work with the MQ-28 Program Integration Office with the development of business cases proposed for changes to their specific product line (Block 3), with recommendations on feasibility

Experience/Qualifications
Essential:

• Experience in managing complex projects to successful completion.
• 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.
• Drive and passion to grow capability, mentor and coach other PM professionals.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen and hold, or have ability to obtain, an Australian Defence security clearance to Negative Vetting 2 level

Desirable:

• Experience in Aerospace, Defence and / or Autonomous Systems projects.
• Formal Project Management, Engineering, Business or Management qualifications

The role will require periodic travel to key Boeing and customer sites.
We invite a diverse range of people to apply, including people from outside of the defence industry.
About Us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Study assistance
• Salary packaging
• Employee Incentive Program
• Global opportunities

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Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.