Project Manager – Marine Excellence Centre

Energy Power Systems Australia

. Lead EPSA’s delivery contribution to a major, long-term Australian defence marine program .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeBayswater • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex projects throughout the full delivery lifecycle, including planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Proficient in financial management, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement within the marine and defence sectors.

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Project ManagementContract ManagementFinancial AcumenStakeholder ManagementEngineering Background

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Hard Skills

Project Delivery LifecycleFinancial ControlProject SchedulingRisk ManagementContractual Requirements

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementInfluencing SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectProcore

Certifications & Qualifications

PRINCE2PMP

Industry Keywords

MarineShipbuildingDefencePower GenerationPropulsion SystemsMarine Classification

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead EPSA’s delivery contribution to a major, long-term Australian defence marine program
Establish and manage project controls, commercial disciplines, supplier relationships and the delivery framework
Support the program from early stages through equipment delivery, commissioning and handover
Establish and maintain project management plans, integrated schedules, governance processes and reporting requirements
Manage project delivery safely, on time, within scope, budget and agreed quality standards
Coordinate internal engineering, commissioning, project controls, document control and operational resources
Manage relationships with the customer, international vendors, suppliers, subcontractors and other project stakeholders
Monitor supplier progress, long-lead equipment, design submissions, technical documentation and key delivery milestones
Maintain financial control across project budgets, forecasts, cost-to-complete, invoicing and margin
Administer contractual requirements, including notices, variations, time bars, liquidated damages exposure and supporting records
Identify emerging risks and take timely action to protect EPSA’s delivery and commercial position
Prepare project reports covering progress, financial performance, technical matters, risk and commercial issues
Support factory witness testing and other project activities, including periodic international travel where required
Contribute to the development of project systems, governance and ways of working across the Marine Excellence Centre
Work closely with the customer, international vendors and EPSA teams across technical, commercial and schedule dependencies
Take ownership of the project within delegated authority, keep stakeholders informed and escalate decisions or risks where required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience managing complex projects across the full delivery lifecycle, from planning and engineering through to procurement, construction, commissioning and handover
Strong contract and commercial management capability, including experience with variations, contractual notices, schedule impacts and commercial risk
Proven financial acumen, with experience managing forecasts, project budgets, costs, margin and reporting
Ability to build, manage and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project or a comparable project-planning tool
Strong customer, supplier and stakeholder-management capability
Experience coordinating technical specialists and shared resources, including influencing people who may not report directly to you
A degree in engineering, business, project management or a related discipline, supported by relevant project experience
A current Australian driver licence
Ability to travel internationally when required
Highly regarded: experience in marine, shipbuilding, defence, power generation, propulsion systems, engines, generators or control systems
Highly regarded: exposure to marine classification requirements or classification societies such as DNV
Highly regarded: mechanical or electrical engineering background
Highly regarded: PRINCE2, PMP or another recognised project-management qualification
Highly regarded: experience managing international vendors and coordinating factory acceptance or witness testing
Highly regarded: familiarity with Procore or similar cloud-based project and document-management systems
Any specific project-access, citizenship or security eligibility requirements will be confirmed and discussed during the recruitment process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Structured onboarding and development through Cat® University
Paid birthday leave and volunteer leave
Team member recognition and service awards
Referral program incentives
Retail and health insurance discounts
Novated leasing options
Paid parental leave
Learning and development opportunities