Senior Engineering Project Manager

Azooa; Canberra; On-site; AUD 165,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Azooa in Canberra is seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineering Project Manager to lead the Integrated Sensor Architecture national office under Project AMP06006. The role will coordinate planning, governance and delivery across a complex Army systems integration environment, enabling prototyping, integration, assurance and test–and–evaluation activities.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers, Army stakeholders, Defence partners and external ISA stakeholders to deliver

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a related field or MBA is required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, applied science, CS or related discipline.
• Recognised project-management accreditation (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the AMP06006 Stage 2 Project Management Plan.
• Manage the project work breakdown structure, schedule, risks and stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering, systems-integration, assurance and verification activities.
• Manage delivery schedules, dependencies and risks across a multidisciplinary team.
• Plan and track engineering reviews, technical-governance forums and project milestones.
• Coordinate reporting on technical risks, engineering issues and integration activities.
• Produce and maintain project documentation, reports, technical artefacts and records.
• Support knowledge transfer, handover and continuity of capability.

Skills

Strategic engagement

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary leadership

Defence standards knowledge

Education

Master's degree or higher in Project Management/Engineering Management/Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Applied Science/CS

Job description

SENIOR ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER – ISANO / SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

Location: Symonston, ACT

Work arrangement: Full-time onsite preferred

Initial term: 2 November 2026 to 30 June 2028

Extension: 1 x 12 months, up to 220 working days

Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

Experience level: Level 3 – Advanced Practitioner

Security clearance: NV1 required at commencement

Interview: In-person attendance in Canberra is mandatory if shortlisted

Azooa is seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineering Project Manager to support the establishment of the Integrated Sensor Architecture National Office under Project AMP06006.

This senior role sits within a complex Army systems-integration environment and will coordinate the planning, governance and delivery activities needed to establish the national office and support its initial prototyping, integration, assurance and test-and-evaluation activities.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Integrated Sensor Architecture is a United States-developed military-off-the-shelf data standard designed to enable different sensors to integrate across a common network. The national office will provide integration advice, engineering support and assurance to help Land projects integrate sensor capabilities into tactical networks.

You will work closely with the Systems Engineer, technical specialists, Army capability projects, Defence stakeholders, industry partners and external Integrated Sensor Architecture stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain the AMP06006 Stage 2 Project Management Plan.
• Manage the project work breakdown structure, schedule, risks and stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering, systems-integration, assurance and verification activities.
• Manage delivery schedules, dependencies and risks across a multidisciplinary team.
• Plan and track engineering reviews, technical-governance forums and project milestones.
• Coordinate reporting on technical risks, engineering issues and integration activities.
• Support engineering-assurance and standards-implementation outcomes.
• Coordinate engagement with Army capability projects, industry partners and external stakeholders.
• Manage project budget, schedule, resources and governance reporting.
• Coordinate prototyping, trials and test-and-evaluation activities.
• Produce and maintain project documentation, reports, technical artefacts and records.
• Support knowledge transfer, handover and continuity of capability.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A master's degree or higher in Project Management, Program Management, Engineering Management, Business Administration, Management Studies or a closely related discipline.
• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Science, Computer Science, Systems Science or an equivalent technical discipline.
• A recognised project-management accreditation, or immediate eligibility to obtain one, such as PMP, CPPM, CPPP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP Practitioner or equivalent.
• At least 15 years of industry experience in engineering or project management, preferably within ICT environments.
• Experience managing complex engineering, systems-integration, ICT, C4I or Defence capability projects.
• A current NV1 clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain NV1 before commencement.
• The ability to obtain and maintain any higher clearance required during the engagement.

HIGHLY REGARDED

• Defence systems integration and interoperability.
• Engineering standards implementation, architecture and technical assurance.
• Verification and validation, test and evaluation, SEMP or TEMP environments.
• Defence acquisition, sustainment or capability delivery.
• Military sensor systems and tactical communications networks.
• Open architectures and interoperability standards.
• C4I, battle-management or software-enabled capability systems.
• PMBOK, PMMv2, Agile delivery and Defence project-governance frameworks.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams in technically complex or high-risk environments.
• Strategic engagement with senior APS, military and industry stakeholders.
• Membership of Engineers Australia, AIPM, PMI or an equivalent professional body.

SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE

The successful candidate must hold a minimum NV1 clearance at commencement and maintain the required clearance throughout the engagement. An NV2 upgrade may be required during the contract.

The role requires compliance with applicable ITAR requirements, Defence security and conduct requirements, mandatory training and the relevant probity framework. A three-month probation period applies to new contracted key personnel.

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

The position is based at the Land Network Integration Centre in Symonston, ACT. Full-time onsite attendance is preferred. Limited non-permanent work-from-home or remote arrangements may be considered case by case.

Candidates must confirm that they can attend an in-person interview in Canberra if shortlisted. Onsite interview attendance is mandatory.

RATE GUIDANCE

Azooa's recommended maximum candidate rate is up to $166.85 per hour, including super.

Azooa's recommended value-for-money position is approximately $133.58 per hour, including super. A submission around this rate is expected to present a particularly competitive commercial position where the candidate also demonstrates strong technical alignment.

Candidates contracting through an ABN or ACN should provide their proposed rate excluding GST. Strong candidates seeking a rate above the value-for-money position, but within the recommended maximum, are still encouraged to apply.

Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates your qualifications and personal contribution to complex engineering, systems-integration, test-and-evaluation or C4I projects.

Defence and Federal Government ICT Contracting