Project Manager – Land C4 Integration

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future. Downer Professional Services comprises three business units – Technical, Advisory, and Capability Consulting – and Team Downer, which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence. Together, we are a multi‑disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security. We currently have an opportunity for a Project Manager to work on Land projects. What You’ll Do Project Planning & Scheduling: Conduct planning, estimating, and scheduling of Defence tasks, ensuring integration with master schedules. Documentation & Methodology Support: Prepare and review project documentation, applying methodologies such as AgilePM, PMMv2, and PRINCE‑2. Stakeholder Representation & Engagement: Represent the LRF C4 Mod team, Plat‑IES, and SPO in stakeholder groups, enabling transition of engineering designs to platform owners. Testing & Risk Management: Participate in test activities, risk management, lessons learned, and progress reporting to support capability delivery. Leadership & Mentorship: Provide expert project management advice to Defence executives and teams, while mentoring project staff to build capability. What You’ll Bring Project Lifecycle Management: Provide specialist advice on requirements definition, planning, monitoring, and controlling projects/products across the full capability lifecycle. Problem‑Solving & Technical Insight: Resolve complex issues with an understanding of technical, operational, and logistical requirements to support capability delivery. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to build trusted business relationships. Compliance & Sustainment Oversight: Evaluate capability sustainment against legislative, policy, and regulatory frameworks to ensure alignment and readiness. Qualifications & Defence Experience: Relevant tertiary qualifications, knowledge of Defence standards/regulations, baseline clearance (with NV1 upgrade), and desirable credentials such as AIPM, AgilePM, PMBOK, or Defence project delivery experience. Secure Clearance & Regulatory Compliance: Minimum Negative Vetting 1 or higher security clearance as required by Commonwealth; compliance with ITAR may also be required. More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes for our clients. Why Downer Professional Services At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace – we’re a business dedicated to shaping the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests. What it Means to Belong at Downer Professional Services Meaningful Work: Help deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future. Professional Development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice. Great Perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Veteran Support: Benefit from initiatives such as up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post‑service. You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neuro‑divergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply – potential counts, and so do you. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it. If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know; we’re here to help you put your best foot forward. #J-18808-Ljbffr