Hybrid Engineering Delivery Lead - Regional Programs

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

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