Program Governance and Performance Manager

• The provision of assurance that program activities align with contractual, regulatory and security obligations
Monitoring, tracking and reporting on program performance against cost, schedule, risk, quality and capability outcomes.
• Developing and maintaining program performance metrics and dashboards to support executive decision-making.
• Identifying and escalating performance risks, issues and variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness as well as maintaining the program's risk management framework, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of risks.
• Conduct assurance activities to validate program compliance with Defence standards, security requirements and contract deliverables.
• Support audits, program health checks and independent assurance reviews
About You:

Minimum Diploma Project Management
Tertiary Business Management Qualifications
Technical qualification in a related field an advantage
Experience in using project management and planning tools
Demonstrated experience implementing Risk Management sys
Demonstrated experience implementing and managing a performance management sys
Excellent communication and relationship management ski
Demonstrated performance, people leadership and customer inti
Demonstrated understanding of in service support roles, responsibilities and practices
A comprehensive knowledge of working within ISO 9001 standards framework
What we Offer:
We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

18 weeks paid parental leave
Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs.
2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave
Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs
Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option
Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement
Who we are:
At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia's future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other.
Everyone Matters:
Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.
What's Your Possible?
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification*

Client-provided location(s): Prospect, Australia

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10209270

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-17T20:14:59