Product Manager (Technical Fleet Manager)

The Role

Integrated Warfighting Network Systems Program Office (IWNPO) is seeking a Technical Fleet Manager. As a Technical Fleet Manager, you will work within a blended APS, Military and Industry team and be accountable to use your technical knowledge of, and compliance with, legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

You will exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform a leadership role. You will exercise sound decision-making and judgement to provide expert technical advice. You will provide detailed product management, technical and/or engineering advice in relation to complex systems.

You will analyse, develop and recommend fleet and product management options that achieve optimal use of Defence capabilities, systems, balancing cost, opportunities and risks against desired capability performance.

About our Team

Integrated Warfighting Network Systems Program Office (IWNPO) is responsible for the acquisition, integration and sustainment of command, and control warfare systems for the Australian Defence Force across the country and in operational theatres overseas.

These capabilities include computer applications that support planning and conduct of operations, including IT infrastructure and command and control systems for deployed military forces across the five Domains. IWNSPO acquires and sustains joint-information warfare capabilities that are mission critical to all three services of the Australian Defence Force.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are an experienced manager with the technical skills and knowledge of Tactical Data Links, Integrated Broadcast Service and command and control system. You will be a critical thinker, problem solver, focused on achievement of outcomes. Under the pressure of operational demands, you can plan, prioritise and communicate effectively to lead and manage a team.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Accountable to translate, apply and implement the technical and operational requirements for complex technical products.
• Accountable for sharing technical expertise, guiding and coaching less experienced employees.
• Accountable for managing and leading, setting priorities, development, implementation and monitoring of technical strategies and plans.
• Accountable for setting clear performance and behavioural standards, delegating responsibility.
• Engage, negotiate and sustain working relationships on complex to very complex issues and influence stakeholder requirements.
• Analyse, develop and recommend product management options, balancing cost, opportunities and risks against desired asset performance. 

Security Clearance:

Prior to commencement, successful applicants will be required to undergo a psychological assessment and an extensive security clearance process. As a Positive Vetting clearance is required, applicants must be Australian Citizens; be able to account for their personal background for their whole life; and be able to demonstrate suitability to work in a high security intelligence environment.

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers