Senior Project Controller

Saab

. Provide advice and guidance to Project Controllers, Task Managers, CAMs and Project Managers on project planning, monitoring and control .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeAdelaide • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project planning and control, with a strong focus on cost management and scheduling within the Defence sector. Proficient in developing Control Account Plans and maintaining project baselines while ensuring compliance with project management processes.

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Project PlanningCost Management SoftwareControl Account PlansEV Defence Project ExperienceProject Management Processes

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningCost ManagementSchedule BaselinesTasking Statement Work Breakdown StructureRolling Wave PlanningBudgetingAnalysis and ReportingControl Account ManagementProject MonitoringCost and Schedule Status Reporting

Tools & Technologies

COBRA™OPP

Certifications & Qualifications

Australian Defence Security Clearance NV1

Industry Keywords

DefencePMBOKProject ControllerTask ManagerCAMSProject ManagerHobart Class DestroyersHunter Class Frigates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide advice and guidance to Project Controllers, Task Managers, CAMs and Project Managers on project planning, monitoring and control
Maintain project cost and schedule baselines
Report project cost and schedule status
Lead development and maintenance of the Tasking Statement Work Breakdown Structure (TSWBS) and associated WBS Dictionaries
Integrate planning and scheduling, budgeting, accounting, analysis and reporting activities
Coordinate cost and schedule planning with Control Account Managers and Project Managers
Undertake detailed planning activities, including rolling wave planning
Develop Control Account Plans (CAP)
Support Combat Systems Integration projects for Hobart Class Destroyers and Hunter Class Frigates

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, e.g. PMBOK
Demonstrated knowledge and experience using cost management software, preferably COBRA™ and OPP
Must be an Australian citizen
Must hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level
Past and present nationality and citizenship information may be requested for export-control eligibility
CV and cover letter required
Consent to pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, Australian Federal Police checks, working-rights and qualification verification, sanctions screening, and a pre-employment medical declaration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 6 weeks leave
14% employer superannuation contribution
Free Income Protection Insurance
Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work from home/office
9-day fortnight will be considered