Engineering Delivery Manager

Thales; Balonne Shire; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment

Fitness Passport Discount

Employee discounts (Travel, Car hire,/

Modernised Paid Parental Leave

Veterans Leave

Novated Lease options

Family support with Parents at Work

Personal & professional training & dev

Job summary

Thales is seeking an Engineering Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of engineering outcomes for the Regional Maintenance Provider-East program. You will partner with the Program Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute engineering services meeting cost, schedule and quality targets.

The role requires 7+ years in engineering leadership within maritime or related sectors, with a strong grasp of EVM and performance tracking, and proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders across complex

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering required or equivalent.
• PM certification preferred.
• 7+ years leading engineering and people in maritime/related sectors.
• Strong understanding of EVM and performance tracking tools.
• Excellent communicator and stakeholder manager.
• Strategic and innovative mindset.
• Ability to guide teams through complexity and ambiguity.
• Experience with communication systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams and suppliers.
• Define and monitor delivery strategy, schedules, and KPIs.
• Manage risks, opportunities, and deliverables across the program lifecycle.
• Oversee development and update of CDRLs and B2B processes with the customer.
• Coordinate resource needs and forecast demand with HoDs.
• Supervise engineering reviews ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Support integration of engineering changes into maintenance workflows (AWL/MWL).

Skills

Engineering leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Change integration

Education

Engineering degree

Project management certification

Tools

EVM tools

Job description

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Free Medical Insurance.
• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment.
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS.
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance).
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave.
• Veterans Leave.
• Novated Lease options.
• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work.
• Personal & professional training development opportunities.

The Role: Engineering Delivery Manager

We’re looking for a driven and experienced Engineering Delivery Manager to lead the successful delivery of engineering outcomes for the Regional Maintenance Provider-East (RMP-E) program. Acting as the engineering delivery partner to the Program Manager, you’ll oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering services to meet program cost, schedule, and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams and key suppliers
• Define and monitor engineering delivery strategy, schedules, and KPIs
• Manage risks, opportunities, and deliverables across the program lifecycle
• Oversee development and update of CDRLs and B2B processes with the customer
• Coordinate resource needs and communicate demand forecasts with HoDs
• Supervise engineering reviews, ensuring quality and timely delivery
• Support integration of engineering changes into maintenance workflows (AWL/MWL)

Your Skills & Experience:

• Degree-qualified in Engineering; Project Management certification preferred
• 7+ years in engineering and people leadership roles within maritime or related sectors
• Proven experience managing complex programs and engineering delivery frameworks
• Strong understanding of EVM and performance tracking tools
• Confident communicator and stakeholder manager, both internally and externally
• Strategic thinker with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation
• Ability to guide teams through complexity and ambiguity with sound decision-making
• Experience with communication systems highly regarded