Are you ready to lead project management efforts that expand the frontiers of space exploration with cutting-edge space robotics? Lunar Outpost Oceania is seeking a talented, experienced Project Manager to join our fast-paced, dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in leading and coordinating cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines.

Your expertise will contribute to groundbreaking projects in lunar mobility and space capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and track all aspects of project lifecycles, including defining project scope, developing project proposals, plans and schedules, and establishing project goals and objectives.

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and other cross-functional teams, suppliers and contractors to achieve project milestones and meet delivery deadlines.

• Manage project budgets, resources and risks, and provide regular progress updates and recommendations to facilitate decision-making and resource allocation.

• Manage project and procurement scheduling, shipment receipt, and inventory tracking.

• Manage subcontractor performance and delivery against agreed Statements of Work, and coordinate with the team to ensure subcontractor material fits the relevant program and system.

• Support a high performing team culture by establishing and maintaining strong and effective engagement with the engineering teams.

• Navigate conflicting priorities and project delivery issues, seeking effective resolutions to achieve positive outcomes.

• Effectively communicate project statuses, issues, reports, and resolutions to important stakeholders, customers and suppliers.

• Ensure project documentation is accurate and in compliance with industry standards, regulations, and requirements.

• Define reporting requirements for project partners and engineering disciplines for presentation to company leadership and external stakeholders.

• Lead project reviews, encourage feedback and recommendations from the team, and identify opportunities to improve project delivery performance.

• Share your expertise to mentor and develop junior team members and foster their professional growth.
  

Required Qualifications:

• PMP Certification.
• 5+ years of experience in project management or project engineering, with a track record of successfully delivering engineering design, build and modification projects in robotics, mechanical, space, aerospace, defence, manufacturing or automotive environments.

• Proven experience engaging directly with stakeholders, adept at building strong relationships with clients, contractors and internal teams.

• Exceptional organisation and time management skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with a focus on finding innovative solutions and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to focus on details and technicalities while simultaneously retaining a comprehensive vision of the big program picture.

• Deep commitment to safety and quality.

• Proficient in the use of project management software, e.g. Procore, MS Project,Confluence, Jira, Word, Excel and tools to plan, monitor and report on project progress.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in systems, electrical, or mechanical engineering or related field.

• Understanding of space industry regulations, specifications and best practice.
• Agile and Waterfall project management experience.

• Experience working in a startup environment.
  

Lunar Outpost Oceania is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability). We want all employees to treat others with respect and professionalism.