Project Planning

About the Opportunity We currently have multiple opportunities for Project Planning and Controls (PP&C) professionals across our portfolio of Maritime and Defence Delivery programs. Opportunities are at all levels and most cases are location flexible. In these roles, PP&C professionals will utilise BAE Systems' Earned Value Management (EVM) systems and tools to inform project management on project cost, schedule performance, and risk status. To conduct their duties, successful applicants will develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships ensuring that they become a key, trusted member of their assigned project team. We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as remote working, a 9‑day fortnight, and hybrid working. Key Responsibilities Serve as a subject‑matter expert (SME) supporting other PP&C professionals by applying specialist toolset knowledge – Primavera P6, Cobra, Oracle. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and associated WBS dictionaries. Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of approved cost and schedule Project Management Baselines (PMB). Manage and process approved baseline changes. Contribute to the development and maintenance of control‑account structures and associated Responsibility Assignment Matrices (RAM). Undertake detailed planning activities, including rolling‑wave planning and developing Control Account Plans (CAP). Contribute to monthly reporting activities, including capturing actuals, status, Estimates to Complete (ETC), and undertaking detailed variance analysis in accordance with the business rhythm. Support Estimate at Completions (EAC) activities and provide SME advice to Control Account Managers (CAMs) regarding development and preparation of their inputs and consolidation of program‑wide data. Provide support to Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) surveillance reviews as directed by the Project Planning and Controls Manager. Ensure correct utilisation of Earned Value Management standards, processes, and systems to enable timely and accurate monitoring, reporting, and performance measurement throughout the project execution lifecycle. About You Previous experience as a Project Controller, Project Scheduler, or Cost Schedule Analyst (essential). Experience in cost management and the use of COBRA (preferred). Strong understanding of Earned Value Management principles. Experience in scheduling/planning with the use of Primavera P6 (preferred) or OpenPlan. Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders both internal and external to BAE Systems to implement business requirements. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously under time constraints, solve problems and make decisions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Current Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain. About Us We are Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, and we value diversity and inclusion. Our workplace cares about your wellbeing, offers flexible arrangements, and encourages exploration of your career path. We support our veteran community through internal programs and charitable partnerships. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Clearances 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. Further information regarding security clearances is available. Employee Benefits and Recruitment Process For more information about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities, and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr