Project & Proposals Manager

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 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

ASC is seeking an experienced Project & Proposals Manager to lead the development of complex, high-value bids and proposals within a nationally significant defence environment.

Working across engineering, project delivery, commercial and executive stakeholders, you will drive proposal strategies and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop compelling, commercially sound and technically robust submissions.

This role operates at the intersection of proposal development, project delivery and commercial strategy. You will oversee the end-to-end proposal lifecycle, from opportunity assessment and bid planning through to pricing, risk evaluation, approval, negotiation and contract close.

Success in this role requires the ability to navigate complex technical information, manage competing priorities and influence stakeholders across a diverse range of disciplines.

This is a full-time opportunity based at either our Osborne site in SA or Henderson in WA

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development and delivery of complex, high-value proposals and tender submissions.
• Develop bid strategies and win themes that maximise the likelihood of securing new business opportunities.
• Drive the development of cost estimates, pricing strategies, schedules and commercial submissions.
• Identify, assess and manage bid risks, assumptions, dependencies and opportunities throughout the proposal lifecycle.
• Manage proposal governance, reviews and approvals to deliver compliant, high-quality submissions within required timeframes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customers, influencing outcomes across a complex and highly technical environment

About you 

• Tertiary qualifications, such as Finance, Commerce, Accounting or Project Management and/or relevant business industry experience
• 8 years' experience in bid management, proposals, estimating or project development.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex bids, tenders or proposals valued in the multi-million-dollar range.
• Experience within Defence, Maritime, Mining, Heavy Engineering, Infrastructure or similar highly regulated industries.
• Strong commercial and estimating capability.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and develop winning proposal strategies.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong presentation and executive stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within governance-heavy environments

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

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.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 1900-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.