P-8A Program Manager

Job Description
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Location:
RAAF Base Edinburgh
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1918770
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About the role
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) supports the Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon (P8) fleet. We work side by side with Commonwealth and industry partners, and we're looking to recruit for the role of P-8A Program Manager, located in Adelaide. This role is responsible for effectively managing all aspects of the Program and contributing to the growth and strategic direction of the Sustainment Operations Business Unit.
This is a key senior leadership role. The successful applicant will possess the following attributes:

• Dynamic, innovative, influential and challenge oriented;
• An advocate for inclusion who is willing to be actively involved in leading change;
• An excellent communicator who can build strategic cross-functional and cross-organisational relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
• Outcome focused and demonstrates strong values-based leadership.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the execution of the P-8A Program including management of all program baselines in accordance with project management best practice, leading customer engagements and delivery of all required contract deliverables and documentation.
• Establishing and developing effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborating effectively with Business leaders to facilitate access to resources, identify and mitigate risks and meet key Program milestones and deliverables;
• Managing program financial performance: baseline, forecasts, approve expenditures and resource allocations within delegated authority.
• Providing strategic direction and hands-on leadership to cross-capability and functional teams (Maintenance Repair and Overhaul, Product Support, Engineering, Training, Quality, Safety, Security, Supply Chain, Finance and Contracts).
• Maintaining and enhancing a business culture that fosters employee engagement and the growth, development and retention of a skilled workforce; &
• Member of the Sustainment Operations Core Leadership Team.

To be successful you will have:

• Ownership of significant and complex business execution which will include:
• Knowledge - Deep knowledge of Defence process and experience in or familiarity with industry business process, functions, and interactions.
• Leadership - leadership of complex integration and delivery programs for Defence, ideally in the Aviation domain to ensure successful execution performance and meeting customer requirements.
• Delivering clear contract execution deliverables to the customer.
• Liaison - role requires high levels of liaison with senior customer, suppliers, Boeing and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in technical disciplines.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen including experience in leading Sustainment Programs to ensure successful business outcomes
• Tertiary qualifications in management, engineering, business or related discipline.
• Proven senior level experience in people management.
• Change management experience
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

Our Culture
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a focus on inclusion and a culture that encourages movement within the organization.
Our aim is to nurture our existing employees and help them reach their full potential and be part of an organisation that promotes a safe workplace environment.
Applications will close COB on the 29th of April 2026.
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.