Senior Project Controller in Adelaide

Join Saab Australia (Saab) and help shape the future of defence, security and cyber technology. For more than 35 years, Saab Australia has been a leading provider of defence, civil and security solutions, with an enduring purpose to keep people and society safe. We combine global expertise with local knowledge to deliver innovative, world-class solutions that support critical operations across Australia’s defence and security industries.

The opportunity: Saab Australia is an industry participant in the Combat Systems Integration - Integrated Project Team (CSI-IPT). The CSI-IPT forms a collaborative enterprise organisation to execute scopes of work across Hobart Class Destroyer (SEA4000 Phase 6 and other related Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) upgrades) and the Hunter Class Frigates (HCFs - SEA5000 Phase 1).

The role: As part of our Engineering and Sustainment Services group, the Senior Project Controller will provide advice and guidance to Project Controllers, Task Managers, CAMs and Project Managers in the areas of project planning, project monitoring & control, cost and schedule baseline maintenance and reporting of project cost and schedule status. Further, the successful candidate will:

• Lead the development and maintenance of the Tasking Statement Work Breakdown Structure (TSWBS) and associated WBS Dictionaries.
• Ensure that planning and scheduling, budgeting, accounting, analysis and reporting activities are fully integrated.
• Ensure that cost / schedule planning activities are undertaken in co-ordination with Control Account Managers and the Project Managers.
• Undertake detailed planning activities, including rolling wave planning and develop Control Account Plans (CAP).

Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office and a 9-day fortnight will be considered for this role.

About you: Tertiary qualifications in an engineering, science or business discipline desirable. In excess of five years’ experience as a project planner and controller for projects of medium to high complexity. Experience working in an EV Defence project environment. Knowledge and understanding of Project Management processes eg. PMBOK. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using cost management software preferably COBRA™ and OPP. Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

What you will be part of: Explore a world of possibilities. Tackle challenges, drive innovation, and grow your career in an environment where curiosity and diverse perspectives are valued. Together, we achieve extraordinary outcomes, and your contribution matters.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose to help nations keep their people and society safe. Supported by 28,000 employees worldwide, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. The company develops, manufactures, and sustains advanced systems across aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater systems.

We're committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and inspired to do their best work. Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and ex-service personnel, veterans and their families.

Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, or disability status.