ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

Join ASC as a Senior Project Manager and lead the delivery of complex IT projects - on time, within scope, and on budget. Reporting to the Head of Architecture, you’ll foster collaboration across business units and lead multidisciplinary teams in areas such as Data & Analytics, Architecture, and Change Management. This key role underpins strategic platforms including Collins, Virginia, and AUKUS, driving critical business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver IT projects within defined scope, cost, quality, and schedule, ensuring alignment with ASC’s strategic objectives.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and resources to achieve successful delivery outcomes.
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across all levels of ASC to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Leading the coordination and engagement with client representatives, internal functional departments and stakeholders and external contractors as required, to ensure the project objectives are understood and delivered. 
• Provide structured progress updates and reporting through established governance frameworks and IT Monthly Reviews.
• Utilise approved tools and methodologies to ensure consistent, scalable, and compliant project delivery.
• Promote ASCs PRIDE Values through your own behaviours and foster a culture that facilitates high performance.
• Adapt to evolving business needs, managing ambiguity and shifting priorities while maintaining delivery focus.

About you 

• Tertiary level qualification in Project Management or Diploma / Bachelor / Master’s / equivalent degree in Computers or Digital Technologies
• Minimum 10 years’ experience delivering successful projects with proven outcomes.
• Demonstrable practical knowledge of project delivery best practices including scheduling, earned value management, risk management, quality management, stakeholder and personnel management as applicable to a complex project environment.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, supported by strong interpersonal communication.
• Financially astute with the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Highly driven, resilient, and customer-focused with a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture and adapt to changing priorities.

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.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

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.
• Relocation support for you and your family, whether you’re from interstate or overseas.

Adelaide, South Australia (SA), combines cosmopolitan living with natural beauty, featuring picturesque hills, renowned wineries, and stunning coastlines. As a centre for innovation, SA offers careers in defence, space and advanced manufacturing. Celebrated for its Mediterranean climate and cultural richness, Adelaide provides excellent work/life balance. Explore world-class wineries, enjoy the vibrant food scene, and experience affordable, family-friendly living in a welcoming, community-oriented city.

About ASC

ASC’s 2,400-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. Established in 1985, the company’s work on Australia’s conventionally armed, 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.