Senior Engineering Project Manager – Vehicle Programs

State Government of Victoria, Australia; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Country Fire Authority (CFA) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the development, procurement and delivery of fire-fighting vehicle programs across Victoria. You will manage projects from feasibility through procurement, delivery and ongoing support, collaborating with CFA leaders, engineers, suppliers, industry and regulators.

You will oversee design scope, budgets and milestones, provide expert advice on vehicle design and safety, and mentor diverse project teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within vehicle design and development.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and governance experience.
• Experience in procurement, contracting and program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle build programs, including design, scope, budgets, procurement and delivery.
• Provide technical and commercial specifications, manage tenders and recommendations.
• Build relationships with CFA stakeholders, suppliers, industry and regulators.
• Advise on vehicle design, safety, reliability and maintainability.
• Monitor budgets, risks, milestones and performance with senior leaders.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams and develop project management capability.
• Identify opportunities to improve vehicle design, functionality and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure programs align with CFA priorities and governance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Technical expertise

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vehicle design knowledge

Job description

Country Fire Authority (CFA) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the development, procurement and delivery of fire-fighting vehicle programs across Victoria. You will manage projects from feasibility through procurement, delivery and ongoing support, collaborating with CFA leaders, engineers, suppliers, industry and regulators.

You will oversee design scope, budgets and milestones, provide expert advice on vehicle design and safety, and mentor diverse project teams to ensure