Babcock is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join the Fleet Platform team based in Devonport, Auckland
About the role
Join Babcock New Zealand in a pivotal leadership role where you'll define and shape major maritime projects before they enter delivery. Working across engineering, commercial, supply chain and operational teams, you'll transform strategic requirements into clearly defined, executable programmes that support critical defence and maritime capability.
This is an opportunity to influence high-value shipbuilding and ship repair projects from the earliest stages. You'll engage senior stakeholders, lead multidisciplinary teams, establish project baselines, and ensure projects are governance-ready for successful execution. If you thrive in complex environments and enjoy turning ambiguity into structured outcomes, this role offers genuine impact and visibility.
About you
You are an experienced project management professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and bringing clarity to large-scale programmes. You have successfully led multidisciplinary teams and developed robust project scopes, schedules, budgets and risk frameworks within maritime, defence, engineering or asset-intensive environments. Strong stakeholder engagement comes naturally to you, and you're comfortable influencing senior leaders and external partners. Most importantly, you're proactive, commercially aware, delivery-focused, and capable of turning strategic objectives into practical, achievable project outcomes.
Key Required Skills
- Front-end project definition and scope development
- Integrated project planning and scheduling
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Project governance and assurance
- Project financial management and cost control
- Matrix leadership and team coordination
- Contract and supplier management
Key Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management or equivalent experience
- Relevant qualification in Engineering, Business, Commerce, Finance, Supply Chain, Construction Management or related discipline
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent
- AIPM Certified Practising Project Manager (CPPM) certification or willingness to obtain
Your future at Babcock – what we offer you
- Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
- We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
- You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus corporate shares plan;
- Your wellbeing is supported through our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
- You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver
Who we are
Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.
Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission.
So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the Apply Now’ button below.
To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.
Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.
Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Job Req #75471
