Project Manager – JP9347 CE4 (Accelerated Capability) Barton ACT The key duties of the position include: The Role As the EL 1 Project Manager, you will be responsible for a number of highly complex capabilities, along with the overarching corporate responsibilities associated with such a strategically important role.You will lead a large, diverse, multi-disciplinary team to ensure capabilities are appropriately acquired and remain operationally available to support critical ADF and Government objectives.In this role, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of internal and external stakeholder relationships including Capability Manager Representatives and Industry Partners.You will possess sound commercial and business acumen and preferably a demonstrated understanding of the Defence Industry sector in Australia.You will be required to apply this knowledge in a dynamic environment.As part of the Project Team within a Systems Program Office, the EL 1 Project Manager will work closely with, and in support of, the Project Director and contribute by driving continuous improvement, reform and capability uplift within the team.The successful applicant must hold an active Positive Vetting (PV) clearance to commence in this role.This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP).This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Agreement (DEA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability.About our Team The Joint Command and Control Systems Program Office (JC2 SPO) is responsible for the acquisition, integration and sustainment of command, and control warfare systems for the Australian Defence Force across the country and in operational theatres overseas.These capabilities include computer applications that support planning and conduct of operations, including IT infrastructure and command and control systems for deployed military forces across the five Domains.JC2 SPO acquires and sustains joint-information warfare capabilities that are mission critical to all three services of the Australian Defence Force.Our Ideal Candidate You are a customer-oriented problem solver who is focused on achievement of necessary outcomes.With multiple stakeholders to satisfy and under the pressure of customers' operational demands, you can plan, prioritise and communicate effectively to ensure that team efforts are appropriately directed to meeting customers' needs and keeping them informed.The successful candidates will have: A superior record in project or product (sustainment) management and/or sustainment management.Proven ability to achieve quality outcomes in a high tempo environment.Demonstrated capacity to think strategically and develop plans and processes to enhance capability acquisition and/or sustainment.The achievement of business outcomes.Highly developed communication skills, self-drive, and initiative with the ability to influence others to achieve tasks and business objectives.Strong commercial and business acumen and a demonstrated understanding of the Defence Industry sector in Australia.Excellent people management skills and experience in leading a high performing team.Security Clearance: Positive Vetting: Prior to commencement, successful applicants will be required to undergo a psychological assessment and an extensive security clearance process.As a Positive Vetting clearance is required, applicants must be Australian Citizens; be able to account for their personal background for their whole life; and be able to demonstrate suitability to work in a high security intelligence environment.#J-18808-Ljbffr