Delivery Engineering Manager (AW11)

IAG Defence and National Security; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

IAG Defence & National Security is seeking a Delivery Engineering Manager in Canberra to lead planning, scheduling and delivery of complex engineering outcomes within a Defence program. The role focuses on coordinating engineering teams, governance and stakeholder engagement to achieve program objectives.

You will manage technical risk, develop engineering plans and documentation, and maintain strong relationships with technical leads and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience leading engineering delivery within Defence or Government environments.
• Active TSPV security clearance or a TSPV clearance that can be reinstated.
• ACT onsite attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering planning, scheduling and delivery activities to achieve program objectives.
• Coordinate engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of capability outcomes.
• Provide engineering governance, assurance and risk management support across the program lifecycle.
• Manage relationships with technical leads, project stakeholders and external partners.
• Support the development and review of engineering plans, processes, procedures and related documentation.

Skills

Engineering delivery

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Governance

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering

Job description

ACT Based| requires a current NV1| Onsite requirement

About Us

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Delivery Engineering Manager to support the planning, coordination and delivery of complex engineering capability outcomes within a Defence environment. This Canberra-based role will lead engineering activities, stakeholder engagement and governance activities across a major capability program.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering planning, scheduling and delivery activities to achieve program objectives.
• Coordinate engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of capability outcomes.
• Provide engineering governance, assurance and risk management support across the program lifecycle.
• Manage relationships with technical leads, project stakeholders and external partners.
• Support the development and review of engineering plans, processes, procedures and related documentation.

Required

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or a related discipline. Demonstrated experience leading engineering delivery within complex Defence or Government environments. Ability to manage technical risk, governance and engineering assurance activities. Active TSPV security clearance or a TSPV clearance that can be reinstated. ACT onsite attendance is required.

What We Offer

With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, we’re a tight-knit team working across some of Australia’s most critical Defence and national security programs. We value expertise, collaboration and flexibility, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects. We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time whilst you continue building a rewarding career in the Defence and national security sector. As part of IAG, you’ll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals.

Most opportunities advertised by IAG Defence & National Security are subject to client approval, security validation and contractual confirmation. Employment or engagement will only be offered following successful client acceptance and completion of all required pre-engagement checks and onboarding activities.