Project Manager – Modernisation of Maritime Electronic Warfare

Date Posted: 2025-12-16
Country: Australia
Location: AUSSA121: Mawson Lakes SA, 1-11 Technology Drive, Mawson Lakes, SA, 5095, Australia

About the Role

Right now, we are experiencing growth and are seeking a Project Manager to join our Modernisation of Maritime Electronic Warfare team, based at Mawson Lakes, SA. Join our team of outstanding people with expertise across a wide variety of disciplines and position yourself at the forefront of tomorrow's capabilities.

This is your opportunity to join a fast-moving company that works on interesting and unique projects to support Australia's defence mission and contribute to the critical outcomes of the Australian Defence Force.

Your Mission:

• Support Australia's defence mission
• Use new and emerging technologies to solve complex problems
• Demonstrate leadership in a fast-paced environment
• Gain hands-on experience from concept to delivery

Key Responsibilities

The Project Manager will be required to form and maintain close relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Focused on achieving program objectives, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of team members, solution development, and management of the program to satisfy contractual and internal performance requirements. This role will work closely with the Materiel System team responsible for System Engineering and Hardware deliverables critical to defence.

• Conduct planning & coordination of MMEW Octaves requirements & resources to meet the objectives
• Progress and status reporting to meet customer and Raytheon requirements
• Coordination of Hardware program activities
• Manage the risk, budget development, schedule, and program reporting (Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Program Management Reviews (PMRs)) in accordance with Raytheon approved processes
• Establishment of support requirements with support agencies (internal Raytheon Australia and external vendors)
• Manage and coordinate external resources (vendors and support agencies)

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Communication, Electrical, Electronic Engineering (or equivalent discipline), Business or Project Management, or relevant experience
• Around five (5) years prior relevant experience in a same or similar role to allow career growth within Raytheon
• Well organised professional with attention to detail
• A process driven mindset to execute project under a thorough project management framework
• Customer focused with ability to interact with a complex stakeholder environment
• Diplomatic approach to problem solving
• Strong leadership skills, with ability to establish strong working relationships and build customer rapport to influence stakeholders for the best program outcomes
• Practical knowledge of leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within a job area
• Experience in the maintenance management of complex military systems
• Prior experience working at a management / team lead level within an Integrated Team project environment
• Previous experience with Earn Value Management would be very beneficial
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Australian Government (Defence) Security Clearance up to Negative Vetting Level 1. Eligibility can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/agsva

What We Offer

• Access to best practice tools, systems and processes
• Continual investment in your growth through tailored learning and development opportunities
• Flexible work and career growth backed by global expertise and a supportive culture
• A career filled with extraordinary opportunities for learning, mentoring and professional development

About Raytheon Australia

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Equal Opportunity

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

How to Apply

If you are looking to contribute to the mission that matters, click apply now or contact us at careers@raytheon.com.au.

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