Cost & Schedule Lead

Lockheed Martin

  • Mawson Lakes, SA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
Employee TypeFull TimeVacancy TypePermanentDisciplineProject ManagementJob HighlightsWorking from Mawson Lakes, the Cost & Schedule Lead will provide subject matter expertise to Program Managers and Control Account Managers.About us:At Lockheed Martin Australia, we believe that when people are empowered, inspired, and supported, they can achieve extraordinary things. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. We champion inclusion and continuous learning, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. And we thrive on collaboration, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. Every day is a chance to solve the world's most complex challenges and make a profound impact. Experience it here.About you:
  • Management experience in leading small to medium teams
  • Expert level experience in applying principles, concepts, practices and standards of scheduling and EVM principles, in particular, Critical Path Method and Baseline Control preferably within the defence industry
  • Extensive project administration experience with knowledge of and exposure to accounting and budgeting principles
  • Computer literacy with an ability to prepare, analyse, and interpret reports
  • Intermediate to advanced skills and experience in the use of MS Office and other relevant software packages and applications (Open Plan Professional, Cobra, etc.)
  • Extensive experience within a customer liaison role
  • Excellent communication skills including the ability to prepare and present concise oral and written reports, briefings, updates and other documentation to internal stakeholders
  • Some bid proposal development experience will be an added advantage
What we offer you:When you join Lockheed Martin, you work on projects you won't experience anywhere else.
We offer you a range of benefits built to suit you, no matter what stage of life you are in.
  • Flexible work & Hybrid work options
  • Access to our online discounts program offering immediate discounts or cashback
  • A variety of leave options including Purchase Leave to support you and your family
  • Additional benefits such as Annual Flu Vaccinations, Novated Leasing and Fitness Programs
Special Requirements:Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.Your responsibilities will include:
  • Manage the establishment and maintenance of fully integrated schedule and cost baselines for the program
  • Provide SME guidance to stakeholders in the development of appropriate Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for upcoming Tasking Statements, and manage the development and maintenance of existing Contract WBS and associate Dictionaries
  • Manage the day-to-day tasking of Project Controls team members within your project(s)
  • Oversee the development and implementation of the Earned Value Management System in conjunction with PCG functional staff to facilitate the successful achievement of project objectives
  • Incorporate risk and schedule margin tasks into schedules based on risk registers and undertake Schedule Risk Analysis as required
  • Ensure all project documentation including the Work Authorisation Documents (WADs, Control Account Plans and Responsibility Assignment Matrix are updated and maintained in accordance with the CSI Earned Value Management Plan

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