Head of Programs

The objective of the Head of the Programs is to ensure the successful delivery of SEDA projects on time and within budget and meeting customer requirements. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer this role will lead the program management and R&D functions within the business. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE: - Significant experience in Program Management - Demonstrated recent experience at the Project Director level of a complex portfolio of programs or projects - Defence industry business related experience in Australia and/or New Zealand - Experience dealing with Prime contractors as a supplier, growing accounts and having productive commercial relationships - Demonstrated experience leading and managing a business team - Tertiary qualification in Project Management or Engineering - Demonstrated experience in a complex and regulated delivery environment (program and technical) - Demonstrated history of developing and maintaining good working relationships with customers and suppliers, preferably in the defence sector - Working knowledge of how to review engineering and project management CDRL deliverables in order to produce and perform quality control/assurance reviews of the deliverables. - Able to develop WBS and create estimates for engineering programs of work (3 point estimates, bottom-up estimates, top-down estimates. Know how to train the team in price estimation) - Able to understand engineering and project management risks, as it pertains to Defence products such as Electronics and Optics - Able to setup project controls and project status reporting, sufficient for managing multiple projects at the one time, with significant overall turnover in revenue - Experience in defence procurement (ASDEFCON contracting principles) - Demonstrated experience with complex management tools i.e. Earned Value Management Systems, OPP and COBRA - Advanced use of Information Management systems and tools PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS: - Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Department of Defence security clearance to Negative Vetting Level 1 - Strong written and oral communication skills - Proactive, Autonomous, Rigorous, Organised - Interest in advanced technologies - Strong work ethic - Willing and able to travel either international, national and/or local RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Represent the Programs Department on the Senior Management Team Contribute the Program Department input to the development and delivery of the SEDA Strategic, Mid Term and Short-Term Plans Develop and manage the Programs Department operational plan in support of the strategic plan including financial, program, technical, infrastructure and tools to meet revenue and gross margin objectives Develop and maintain Programs Department performance reporting practices Develop and implement Programs Department processes, procedures and work instructions Lead and manage the WHS and Environmental practices within the Programs Department Lead and manage the R&D projects within the Programs Department, including the establishment and maintenance of external R&D (R&T) stakeholders within Australasia and other Safran entities. Support internal and external process audits Manage the cost-effective delivery of the programs under management including planning, reporting, risk and issue management across the portfolio of programs Manage the programs team including allocation to programs, performance management, professional development and support to individuals within the department. Assign project team members and other resources to ensure project requirements are met. This includes but not limited to: - Program Management - Systems Engineering (hardware and software) - ILS and other specialist engineering functions - Scheduling and reporting - Infrastructure, tools and products - Undertaking make/buy decisions as necessary Provide support to the Sales & Marketing team including; - Provision of agreed resources to support the bid - Working with internal SEDA teams, SED and other suppliers to define scope, schedule, risks and costs for bids Develop and implement near term, mid-term and long-term technology plans for infrastructure, tools and SEDA products Build and maintain internal and external customer and supplier relationships All tasks listed above shall be performed in accordance with Quality Standards and applicable processes in place at Safran Electronics and Defense Australasia GENERAL Be responsible and accountable to act in such a manner that does not place themselves and or any other person’s health and safety at risk. Consult and cooperate with management in meeting WH&S obligations. The employee may be required to work outside usual office hours from time to time to fulfil their performance. The ability and willingness to be flexible with hours will be taken into account when remuneration is reviewed. The requirements of the role may change from time to time and will be reviewed with the employee as required. BENEFITS: - Flexible Hybrid Working arrangements (Work-from-home options) - 5 weeks of annual leave - Novated Car Leasing ACRONYMS / ABBREVIATIONS: - WH&S Work, Health and Safety - SEDA Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia - ILS Integrated Logistics Support #J-18808-Ljbffr