Project Controller (Defence Industry)

TL;DR

Project Controller (Defence Industry): Monitoring and controlling project costs and schedules across a portfolio of tasking statements with an accent on Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance measurement baselines. Focus on developing resource-load schedules, executing EVM reporting, and supporting Comprehensive Estimate at Completions (CEAC).

Location: Adelaide, Australia (Hybrid work options available)

Company

hirify.global is a leading global defence and security company specializing in the development and integration of advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, sensors, and underwater systems.

What you will do

• Monitor and control project cost and schedule for assigned Control Accounts.
• Establish and maintain Performance Measurement Baselines (PMB) and Tasking Statement Work Breakdown Structures (TSWBS).
• Support Control Account Managers (CAMs) in detailed planning and development of Control Account Plans (CAP).
• Develop resource-load schedules and capture actuals, status, and estimates to complete (ETC).
• Deliver monthly EVM project reporting and analysis data to the project team.
• Provide support for Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and EVMS surveillance reviews.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in project controls.
• Degree in project management, business, commercial, or engineering.
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies, planning, and scheduling.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) practices or techniques.
• Must hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Open Plan Professional (OPP), and Cobra.

Nice to have

• Post-graduate qualification in project management.
• Experience working within a project-oriented organization.
• Experience in a defence acquisition environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and supportive organization focusing on professional growth.
• 6 weeks of paid leave per year.
• 14% superannuation and free Income Protection Insurance.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and 9-day fortnights.
• Access to hirify.global shares matching scheme and corporate discount store (Myhirify.global).