Senior Naval Engineering Program Lead

Saab; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6 weeks leave

14% employer superannuation

Job summary

Saab Australia seeks a Deputy Program Engineering Manager to lead engineering delivery across the DDG program, reporting to the Engineering Program Manager. You will shape governance, planning, and execution of engineering activities, while deputising as required.

You will guide engineering managers, CAMs, and teams, set priorities, manage workforce capability, and address risks, issues, and opportunities to deliver value on complex defence projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline.
• Accreditation such as CPEng, ASEP, CSEP or ESEP is highly regarded.
• Extensive engineering leadership experience on Defence programs.
• Proven track record leading large multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of C4ISREW and/or combat system warfare domains.
• Ability to influence senior Defence, customer and industry stakeholders.
• Strong Defence industry expertise, especially naval shipbuilding and combat systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern engineering delivery across the DDG program, with accountability for performance, assurance, and outcomes.
• Exercise delegated authority and act as senior engineering leader for designated areas.
• Drive stakeholder value through strategic engagement, performance management and informed decisions.
• Direct and integrate engineering delivery across projects and work packages.
• Set engineering priorities and provide strategic direction to engineering managers and CAMs.
• Own workforce capability, labour forecasting, and management of risks and dependencies.
• Provide strategic engineering leadership for bid and proposal activities.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Cross-disciplinary leadership

C4ISREW knowledge

Combat systems domain knowledge

Stakeholder influence

Education

Engineering degree (or related)

Job description

Saab Australia seeks a Deputy Program Engineering Manager to lead engineering delivery across the DDG program, reporting to the Engineering Program Manager. You will shape governance, planning, and execution of engineering activities, while deputising as required.

You will guide engineering managers, CAMs, and teams, set priorities, manage workforce capability, and address risks, issues, and opportunities to deliver value on complex defence projects.