Job Description
We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work. About the OPPORTUNITYWe currently have multiple opportunities for Project Planning and Controls (PP&C) Professionals across our Hunter Class Frigate program.Opportunities are at all levels and any location will be considered.In these roles, PP&C Professionals are responsible for utilising the Company's Earned Value Management (EVM) Systems and Tools (Cobra, Primavera P6 and Oracle) to inform Project Management on project cost, schedule performance and risk status.In the conducting the assigned duties, successful applicants will be required to 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, working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working. Key responsibilities include:Being a subject matter expert (SME) providing support to other PP&C Professionals by applying specialist toolset knowledge - Primavera P6, Cobra, OracleContributing to the development and maintenance of the Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and associated WBS Dictionaries.Contributing to the establishment and maintenance of approved cost and schedule Project Management Baselines (PMB)Managing/processing approved baseline changes.Contributing to the development and maintenance of control account structures and associated Responsibility Assignment Matrices (RAM)Undertaking detailed planning activities, including rolling wave planning and developing Control Account Plans (CAP).Contributing to monthly reporting activities including capturing actuals, status, Estimates to Complete (ETC), and undertaking detailed variance analysis in accordance with the business rhythm.Supporting Estimate at Completions (EAC) activities and providing SME advice to Control Account Managers (CAMs) with regards to development and preparation of their inputs and consolidation of program-wide data.Providing support to Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) surveillance reviews as directed by the Project Planning and Controls Manager.Ensuring the 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.
Responsibilities + Skills
Education
Previous experience as a Project Controller / Project Scheduler / Cost Schedule Analyst (essential)Experience in cost management with experience in the use of COBRA (essential), orExperience in scheduling/planning with experience in the use of Primavera P6 (essential)Candidates with combined cost management and scheduling experience will be prioritisedStrong understanding of Earned Value Management principlesAbility to interact effectively with stakeholders both internal and external to BAE Systems to implement business requirements
Experience