The Program:

Lead the Delivery of Australia's Next Generation Joint Air Battle Management System

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and driven Hardware Delivery Program Manager to play a pivotal leadership role in the delivery of AIR6500, one of Australia's most significant Defence capability programs.

AIR6500 will provide the Royal Australian Air Force with a Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS), delivering integrated air, electromagnetic and missile defence battle management capabilities across multiple domains. This program represents a critical advancement in Australia's defence capability and requires exceptional leaders who can thrive in a complex, fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.

About the Role:

As the Hardware Delivery Program Manager, you will be accountable for the successful delivery of integrated hardware systems across the AIR6500 program. You will lead large, complex, multidisciplinary teams comprising Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Product Teams, cross-functional specialists and industry partner subcontractors to ensure program objectives are achieved.

This role requires a strategic leader who can effectively balance program delivery, stakeholder engagement, resource management, risk mitigation and team performance while operating within a dynamic and challenging Defence environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of integrated hardware systems across the AIR6500 program.

• Provide leadership and direction to large, complex integrated teams, ensuring alignment to program objectives and milestones.

• Develop, manage and optimise resources across the AIR6500 Hardware Delivery Team.

• Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

• Identify, monitor and mitigate program risks to maximise successful program execution.

• Manage complex stakeholder relationships across Defence, industry partners and internal business functions.

• Drive program performance, schedule adherence, cost management and delivery outcomes.

• Ensure effective governance, reporting and decision-making processes are maintained throughout the program lifecycle.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Significant leadership experience managing large, complex programs and multidisciplinary teams.

• Proven experience delivering acquisition, capability or major infrastructure programs within a highly regulated environment.

• Demonstrated success leading integrated teams, subcontractors and industry partners to achieve program outcomes.

• Strong program management expertise, including risk, schedule, budget and resource management.

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.

• The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving and challenging delivery environment.

• A track record of building and leading high-performing teams focused on achieving strategic objectives.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant Defence capability program that will shape Australia's future air and missile defence capability. You will work alongside highly skilled professionals, industry partners and Defence stakeholders while leading a critical element of a transformative program.

If you are an experienced program leader looking to make a meaningful impact on one of Australia's most important Defence programs, we encourage you to apply.

How we reward and support 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 Novated Leasing and Fitness Programs

• Learning & Development platforms to encourage ongoing self-development

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Lockheed Martin Australia supports Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, free of unlawful discrimination and is harassment free, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

As part of our endeavours to increase participation of Indigenous Australians, we welcome applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any accommodations that will help you to be successful.