Title: Account Manager
Company: Amentum Services, Inc.
Location: Franklin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Helen J. Bennett, Account Manager at Amentum Services Inc., has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Client Engagement and Defense Sector Project Management.
With a career spanning more than four decades, Ms. Bennett has established herself as an expert in identifying opportunities and developing strategic approaches, building effective teams to execute various initiatives and managing projects. Her current role as an account manager at Amentum Services, Inc., which she has held since 2021, reflects her commitment to solving complex client challenges. Ms. Bennett coordinates bids ranging from small personnel placements to projects exceeding $270 million, collaborates with suppliers and clients, including facilitating the installation of equipment in the Philippines, and ensures that resources with the right skill sets are deployed efficiently. She is particularly proud of her work supporting individuals between assignments, helping preserve positions within the organization and guiding colleagues through transitions.
Before her current position, Ms. Bennett served as a CPS client engagement manager at Jacobs from 2021 to 2024. She held the same title at Jacobs Australia between 2021 and 2022, following her role as a CPS program manager at Jacobs Australia in 2021. Ms. Bennett’s earlier tenure as a management consultant at Jacobs from 2019 to 2021 allowed her to hone her skills in operational delivery and strategic advice.
In 2018, Ms. Bennett contributed her expertise as a gateway reviewer for the New Zealand Defense Force under the New Zealand Government and as a senior project manager for the Australian Government. That year, she also worked as an enterprise change manager for the Department of Defense of Australia. In 2017, Ms. Bennett managed ICT WPIT programs for the Department of Human Services.
From 2015 to 2017, Ms. Bennett was a SharePoint program manager at Certor Sports, LLC, after serving as a senior project manager there from 2014 to 2015. Between 2013 and 2014, she led data center automation and tools management at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP. Ms. Bennett worked for Certor Sports, LLC, earlier as a director and senior consultant from 2010 to 2013, after working for companies like Connexxion and BAE Systems in various capacities. She first worked for the Department of Defense Australia in 2004 as a project director and manager for two years.
Ms. Bennett’s foundational professional experience was shaped by her distinguished service in the Australian Army from 1982 to 2003. Joining the military at age 17, she served full time for over 20 years, primarily during peacetime, and subsequently completed over a decade in reserve service. Ms. Bennett’s military career included deployment to East Timor while raising two children as a single parent and a three-month assignment in Hawaii. Despite facing challenges, such as loss of seniority due to maternity leave policies and navigating a male-dominated environment, she maintained confidence in her abilities and advanced into middle management roles within field-force units. Ms. Bennett credits her military experience with developing resilience, leadership skills and a high level of physical fitness, attributes that have supported her subsequent success in civilian roles.
A significant milestone during Ms. Bennett’s transition from military service involved managing a ministerial submission project that spanned two-and-a-half years, from securing funding approval through completion, while working within the chief information officer group and operating her own business. The project was delivered on schedule and nearly 10% under budget while providing substantial operational capability. She has also held command responsibilities during her military service.
Ms. Bennett holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Management from The University of Queensland, completed in 2006. Her academic background provided a strong foundation for leadership roles requiring analytical thinking and structured decision-making. Beyond her formal education, Ms. Bennett received numerous certifications, most recently including a CISSP Updated Certificate of Achievement from Charles Sturt University, as well as certification in agile project management foundations from APMG International and in change management from Prosci Inc., among others. Additionally, she received a diploma in government and contract management from Bayley’s, a diploma in project management from the University of New England, an advanced diploma in communications intelligence, and a diploma in front-line management from the Department of Defense Australia.
Among her active civic engagements, Ms. Bennett contributes monthly donations to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. She has also sponsored Royal Guide Dogs Australia, supported Amnesty International, and maintained a volunteer sponsorship with an Australian charity for veterans.
Throughout her career journey, Ms. Bennett has demonstrated adaptability across diverse sectors, including defense, government services, information technology and consulting. She is praised for her ability to assemble skilled teams rather than relying solely on personal expertise, a lesson reinforced by her belief that teamwork is essential for achieving organizational goals.
Recognition for Ms. Bennett’s contributions includes several medals, including an International Force East Timor Medal, an Australian Active Service Medal and a Conspicuous Service Medal. She attributes her enduring success to resilience, integrity and a problem-solving mindset that views obstacles as catalysts for progress rather than setbacks. She also values honesty, and her strong work ethic is rooted in taking responsibility for outcomes while recognizing that collective effort yields lasting results. By fostering collaboration among talented professionals across disciplines and maintaining a sense of humor, Ms. Bennett continues to set high standards for herself and those around her.
Looking ahead, Ms. Bennett seeks new opportunities at the director or executive level where she can drive results through strategic leadership rather than hands-on delivery alone. Her aspirations include serving as a positive role model for women while continuing to make substantive contributions within every organization she joins.
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