Beca
Project Manager - Defence Maritime
Creative people together transforming the world is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday better.
Business operations
Full-time
Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.
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Why Beca
We are diverse enough to bring a wide range of perspectives, skills and disciplines to every client and every challenge. We're also a team that understands the power of working together to bring resourceful, smart solutions from our collective experience and insights. And this holds true whether we’re working on a small library for a local community or a multi-site expansion programme for a global food and beverage giant.
About the role
The role We are seeking a high performing Project Manager with relevant Defence maritime systems engineering experience to join our dynamic and collaborative D&NS team in Sydney. In this exciting role, you will contribute to the ADF’s operational capability by providing engineering support and project management services to our Defence clients.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Ability to lead, manage and deliver Defence maritime projects.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Understand and translate client operational requirements into project deliverables.
- Provide sound advice and solutions to dynamic and complex issues.
- Ensure compliance with Defence writing standards and documentation requirements.
What We’ll Like About You You will have a commitment to work towards solving problems for our clients. Furthermore, you will thrive on challenges and be team-oriented with strong organisational and communication skills and the ability to apply proactive and critical thinking whilst on task.
Required capabilities:
- Previous project experience within the Defence environment, with an understanding of operational maritime requirements.
- Possess relevant qualifications in engineering (electrical, mechanical, systems) or project management, with the ability to gain appropriate industry accreditation.
- Due to the nature of our client and projects, it is mandatory that you hold (or will be able to obtain) a current Australian Government security clearance at NV1 level or higher and be eligible to access information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
What we offer A career with Beca will provide you with:
- Flexibility & Wellbeing: We recognise that achieving a work-life balance is unique to everyone. Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement.
- Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective success
- Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all gender
- Career Growth & Development: Your growth is our priority! Benefit from continuous learning opportunities and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia. Work alongside industry leaders and gain hands-on experience to empower your career potential.
What you'll be responsible for
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Project Initiation
Manage people, materials, and budget to ensure they are efficient and effective in achieving the project objectives
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Project Coordination
Coordinate people and processes to ensure the effective and timely running of a project
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Program and Project Risk Management
Identify, assess, and manage risks that may impact the program or project's success
Skills you'll need
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Collaboration
Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals
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Prioritization
Compares and ranks the relative importance &/or urgency of different tasks to identify the best order of actions
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Verbal communication
Speaks clearly to convey information effectively to a target audience
Meet the team
