Project Manager - Minor Bids and S&Q's
Job Location: Ideally Edinburgh Parks SA but other BAE Office Locations in Australia can be considered - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, such as, hybrid, flexibility and 9-day fortnight.
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space - there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Role Description:
As the Project Manager - Minor Bids and S&Q's, you will be responsible for developing value for money proposals within the HF Sensing Product Portfolio. Reporting to the Business Operations Manager, you will Engage with Program Managers, delivery teams, functional teams (including finance, commercial, supply chain, HR, SHE, quality and estimating & pricing) to develop minor bids and S&Qs (proposals) to support customer needs.
Core Duties:
- Work with functional teams to develop a repeatable process along with a suite of templates and artefacts to ensure efficient development of proposals
- Coordinate and facilitate meetings to progress the proposal development
- Identify risks and opportunities
- Work with stakeholders to agree proposal funding (where applicable raise risk draw down proposal on behalf of the relevant program manager)
- Work with Commercial and Finance, to ensure the appropriate LCM reviews (Phase reviews, Request for Bid Approvals and Cost/Price reviews) are conducted and support the coordination of these reviews
- Develop supporting project artefacts; Dependencies, assumptions, risks, exclusions and opportunities (DAREO) register, Statement of Work, time phased budget, schedule, and Basis of Estimate
- Identify additional resource requirements needed to develop the proposal
- Ensure smooth handover of all proposal information and knowledge to the Program Manager or relevant delivery teams once work has been awarded
- Work with Supply Chain, engage with potential suppliers and sub-contractors (as required)
- Identify and implement improvements in how we prioritise, track and manage and develop proposals.
- Act as the conduit between Programs and Integrated Product Teams, maintaining a proactive view of contract gaps and requirements
About You:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Ability to motivate individuals and teams across a number of business areas, to deliver project requirements
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to use and adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of different audiences
- Ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder engagement
- Able to negotiate with and influence internal and/ or external stakeholders in a way which generates business benefit whilst maintaining Strong MS Office skills and experience with ProPricer
- As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The High Frequency Sensing team is part of the BAE Systems Defence Delivery Business Unit and delivers advanced Over The Horizon Radar (OTHR) capability across the full lifecycle, spanning acquisition, sustainment and research and development - with all design wholly undertaken within Australia. It brings together expertise in large and medium scale wide area surveillance systems to support sovereign capability and operational readiness for Australian and international export customers. It is an exciting time to join the team with major upgrades occurring for Australian and US customer systems, evolving sustainment focus to ensure capability readiness for the Australian Defence Force customer, and mobilisation of a major export acquisition program to Canada, as well as future growth opportunities constantly on the go. We are structured as two product portfolios, proudly providing exciting opportunities to our people and critical capabilities to our Australian and international customers.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive
We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
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Security statement
Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information
