Defence Digital Engineering Practice Lead

Accenture PLC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is expanding its Defence Digital Engineering capability in Australia and seeks an experienced consulting leader to build and grow the Defence, Digital & Engineering business. The role requires deep Defence experience, a strong network, and a passion for shaping the future of engineering within Australia's Defence ecosystem.

You will lead strategic client conversations, develop compelling consulting-led solutions, and build high-performing teams across engineering, digital and defence

Qualifications

• Experience in a leading consulting or professional services organisation.
• Strong Defence industry network and established client relationships.
• Experience developing business, originating opportunities and contributing to revenue growth.
• Strong executive stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience leading complex transformation, engineering or technology programs.
• A passion for engineering, product manufacturing, building teams, developing people and growing capability.
• Strong commercial acumen and consulting skills.

Responsibilities

• Grow and shape Accenture's Defence Digital Engineering practice.
• Develop trusted relationships across Defence, Defence Industry and key government stakeholders.
• Identify, qualify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Lead strategic client conversations and develop compelling consulting-led solutions.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams across engineering, digital and defence consulting disciplines.
• Partner with Accenture's Engineering, Cloud, Security, AI and Technology practices to deliver integrated client outcomes.
• Support major Defence pursuits, proposals and business development activities.
• Help establish Accenture as a recognised leader in Defence Digital Engineering across Australia.

Skills

Defence industry network

Business development

Executive stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Consulting experience

Revenue growth focus

Strategic client conversations

Job description

Accenture is expanding its Defence Digital Engineering capability in Australia and seeks an experienced consulting leader to build and grow the Defence, Digital & Engineering business. The role requires deep Defence experience, a strong network, and a passion for shaping the future of engineering within Australia's Defence ecosystem.

You will lead strategic client conversations, develop compelling consulting-led solutions, and build high-performing teams across engineering, digital and defence