Engineering Delivery Manager

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:

We’re looking for a driven and experienced individual 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

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police checks.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

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