Project Director

About Us As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today, and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provide technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. QinetiQ employs more than 6000 people in 51 locations around the world. In Australia we employ more than 400 across the ACT, QLD, NSW, SA and VIC. About the Role An opportunity exists for a Project Director within our MSP business, based in Canberra or MelbourneIn our MSP Division, we are part of a consortium of independent, technical partners, who share the Government’s commitment to growing Defence industry capability so it is able to deliver large integrated work packages across Defence domains and functions.  As part of this consortium, we provide ‘Strategic Partner’, ‘Capability Partner’ and ‘Integrated Work Partner’ services for the next 11 years.  We help diagnose, rationalise and solve intractable problems by providing analysis, advice and assurance. Whether operating on the ocean floor, or in orbit, we get under the skin of a problem to enable our customers to make sound decisions about cost, time and performanceQinetiQ are looking for complex Project or Program Managers with experience leading outcomes based or fixed price bodies of work. These managers will be responsible for complex deliverables across multi-disciplined teams. Understanding of project controls will be essential and excellent communication skills to work seamlessly alongside our clients to achieve their outcomes.We are looking for people who can demonstrated experience in project delivery and working in a matrixed resource environment with proven outcomes.It would be desirable for these project directors to have Defence industry experience, in particular in the platform or materiel acquisition space.To be successful for the role of Project Director you will require:Essential:Project Management QualificationsProject Management industry accreditation - preferably at Certified Practicing Project Director level10+ experience managing complex projects or a programme of projectsDesirableDemonstrated ability to work in fixed price/outcomes and/or deliverables based contracting environmentsExcellent project controls skills, such as performance measurements, budget and schedule management, deliverables tracking and earned value managementAbility to work in a resource matrixed environmentExperience managing multi-disciplinary and multi-company teams to get resultsExperience managing multiple sub-contractorsExperience in the Defence acquisition spaceAbility to get NV1Applications close on 15th March 2020Life at QinetiQ Our people and our culture make QinetiQ a great place to work, we value integrity, collaboration and performance.QinetiQ is a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice, Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women and past winner of the Defence Teaming Centre Employer of Choice Awards.We look after our people are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent in the market. We celebrate our differences and incorporate diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our salary and benefits package is designed to make sure we support our diverse group of employees through the different stages of their life and careers.Some of our benefits include:Annual professional development allocation and study leaveFlexible working options that suit youLeave purchase scheme to balance what’s important to youLoyalty leave,  earn extra days of annual leave up to an additional 10 days per yearPerformance bonus awards for individual and company successSalary continuance Insurance, protecting you financially during times of ill healthCultural or Religious day of significance leave to observe days of significance to youUp to 16 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum qualifying periodDress for your day, no formal dress code just wear what feels good and suits your dayGive back with an annual volunteering daySave money with our travel club and discounted health insurance optionsBe supported with employee assistance services and family violence leaveA full list of our employee benefits and further information can be found here: https://www.qinetiq.com/au/Careers/Benefits  170000 AUD Australia - ACT ACT
Job Opportunity | Project Director | QinetiQ - Operations and Delivery

Project Director

  • Endorsed Employer of Choice
  • Attractive Employee Benefits
  • Utilise your experience managing complex projects

About Us

As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today, and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provide technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. QinetiQ employs more than 6000 people in 51 locations around the world. In Australia we employ more than 400 across the ACT, QLD, NSW, SA and VIC. 

About the Role

An opportunity exists for a Project Director within our MSP business, based in Canberra or Melbourne

In our MSP Division, we are part of a consortium of independent, technical partners, who share the Government’s commitment to growing Defence industry capability so it is able to deliver large integrated work packages across Defence domains and functions.  As part of this consortium, we provide ‘Strategic Partner’, ‘Capability Partner’ and ‘Integrated Work Partner’ services for the next 11 years.  We help diagnose, rationalise and solve intractable problems by providing analysis, advice and assurance. Whether operating on the ocean floor, or in orbit, we get under the skin of a problem to enable our customers to make sound decisions about cost, time and performance

QinetiQ are looking for complex Project or Program Managers with experience leading outcomes based or fixed price bodies of work. These managers will be responsible for complex deliverables across multi-disciplined teams. Understanding of project controls will be essential and excellent communication skills to work seamlessly alongside our clients to achieve their outcomes.

We are looking for people who can demonstrated experience in project delivery and working in a matrixed resource environment with proven outcomes.

It would be desirable for these project directors to have Defence industry experience, in particular in the platform or materiel acquisition space.

To be successful for the role of Project Director you will require:

Essential:

  • Project Management Qualifications
  • Project Management industry accreditation - preferably at Certified Practicing Project Director level
  • 10+ experience managing complex projects or a programme of projects

Desirable

  • Demonstrated ability to work in fixed price/outcomes and/or deliverables based contracting environments
  • Excellent project controls skills, such as performance measurements, budget and schedule management, deliverables tracking and earned value management
  • Ability to work in a resource matrixed environment
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary and multi-company teams to get results
  • Experience managing multiple sub-contractors
  • Experience in the Defence acquisition space
  • Ability to get NV1

Applications close on 15th March 2020

Life at QinetiQ

Our people and our culture make QinetiQ a great place to work, we value integrity, collaboration and performance.

QinetiQ is a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice, Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women and past winner of the Defence Teaming Centre Employer of Choice Awards.

We look after our people are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent in the market. We celebrate our differences and incorporate diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our salary and benefits package is designed to make sure we support our diverse group of employees through the different stages of their life and careers.

Some of our benefits include:

  • Annual professional development allocation and study leave
  • Flexible working options that suit you
  • Leave purchase scheme to balance what’s important to you
  • Loyalty leave,  earn extra days of annual leave up to an additional 10 days per year
  • Performance bonus awards for individual and company success
  • Salary continuance Insurance, protecting you financially during times of ill health
  • Cultural or Religious day of significance leave to observe days of significance to you
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum qualifying period
  • Dress for your day, no formal dress code just wear what feels good and suits your day
  • Give back with an annual volunteering day
  • Save money with our travel club and discounted health insurance options
  • Be supported with employee assistance services and family violence leave

A full list of our employee benefits and further information can be found here: https://www.qinetiq.com/au/Careers/Benefits

 

Recruitment Kit:

QinetiQ is an Equal Opportunity employer and a Defence Reservists Supportive Employer. QinetiQ is committed to all forms of workforce diversity and we invite and encourage applications from women and Indigenous Australians.

If you are interested in making your next career move with QinetiQ, please follow the links to apply today. If you have any questions regarding the position please phone 07 3031 0200 or email your contact details to careers@qinetiq.com.au and our team will return your call as soon as possible.

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