Senior Program Delivery Lead – Nuclear Submarine Capability …, Adelaide

Lead a Nation‑Critical Defence Capability
- Western Australia based (relocation support available)
- Senior executive leadership role within a nationally significant program
- Direct contribution to Australia's sovereign nuclear submarine capability ASC is at the forefront of delivering Australia's sovereign submarine capability; an enduring mission central to national security and long‑term strategic readiness. As Australia advances its acquisition of nuclear‑powered submarines, this role sits at the core of a highly complex nuclear sustainment environment. The General Manager – Program Delivery will play a pivotal role in enabling operational readiness and sustaining a capability that is critical to the nation's future defence posture. This is a role defined by scale, complexity and consequence, requiring sound judgement, strategic influence and confident leadership at the highest level. The Opportunity As General Manager – Program Delivery, you will lead the delivery of ASC's nuclear sustainment program, underpinning Australia's readiness for the Submarine Rotational Force – West (SRF‑West). Operating within a highly integrated ecosystem, you will engage across Defence, international partners, and industry stakeholders to align priorities and deliver outcomes in a dynamic and evolving environment. You will be accountable for:
- End‑to‑end program delivery across cost, schedule and scope
- Establishing disciplined program governance and performance frameworks
- Driving clarity, alignment and execution across a complex stakeholder landscape The Setting ASC is a high‑performing organisation with a clear sense of purpose and pride in supporting Australia's defence capability. The culture is grounded in:
- Professionalism, integrity and accountability
- Collaboration built on trust and respect
- Measured, thoughtful leadership in complex environments Successful leaders at ASC invest in understanding the context, building trusted relationships, and bringing people together to deliver outcomes. What You Bring You are a seasoned senior leader with a track record of delivering complex, high‑value programmes in demanding environments. Experience within defence, government, major infrastructure, or adjacent sectors will be highly regarded. You will demonstrate:
- Proven leadership of large‑scale programmes (>$200M+)
- Strong commercial acumen, including expertise in Earned Value Management
- Confidence operating in ambiguity and navigating evolving programme landscapes
- A leadership style centred on influence, alignment and sound judgement Critically, you bring the ability to:
- Align diverse stakeholders toward common objectives
- Navigate complexity with discipline and pragmatism
- Deliver outcomes while maintaining trust, cohesion and long‑term relationships Applications close on Sunday June 7. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rnrdu