About the Opportunity

As a Senior Proposals & Project Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of major proposals, contract changes, and projects within ASC's Multi-Class Sustainment (MCS) business. Working closely with program leaders, commercial specialists, project teams, and customers, you will be responsible for driving outcomes from concept through to delivery while maintaining compliance, governance, quality, and stakeholder alignment.  

This is a highly visible, broad role requiring exceptional leadership, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

This is a full-time opportunity based at our Henderson site in WA.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of opportunities within multi class sustainment programs of work
• Lead the development and delivery of complex proposals, bids, and contract change submissions.
• Manage projects from planning through to execution, ensuring delivery against scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve successful business and project outcomes.
• Monitor risks, opportunities, and project performance, providing clear reporting and recommendations.
• Build strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the development of team capability and business processes.

About you 

• Experienced in proposal management, project management, or a combination of both.
• Experience managing major bids, contracts, projects, or complex business opportunities.
• Strong understanding of estimating, planning, scheduling, work breakdown structures (WBS), and/or Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Excellent commercial, negotiation, organisational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships and deliver customer-focused outcomes.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to an NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 3000-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.