Transition / Projects Engineering ManagerOur client is seeking an experienced Transition / Projects Engineering Manager (PEM) to support capability acquisition, transition and Introduction Into Service (IIS) activities within a complex Defence environment.Security ClearanceA current NV1 security clearance is mandatory for this position.
Candidates who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be considered.The RoleThis is not a traditional project engineering or technical design position.
The successful candidate will operate as a trusted senior engineering representative, working across project delivery, engineering, logistics, sustainment and stakeholder communities.You will be responsible for identifying and managing technical risks, influencing project outcomes and supporting informed capability decisions throughout acquisition, transition and sustainment.The role requires someone who can confidently engage with Defence stakeholders, interpret engineering and sustainment impacts, develop transition and assurance documentation, and support the secure and effective introduction of capabilities into service.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport Defence capability acquisition, transition and Introduction Into Service activitiesProvide engineering management, governance and technical assurance across capability deliveryPrepare and review engineering and project artefacts, including Engineering Management Plans, Risk Assessments, Safety Case Reports, Technical Certification Plans and Transition PlansSupport engineering change management, certification and acceptance activitiesConduct technical investigations, analyse outcomes and provide recommendations to Defence stakeholdersSupport engineering inspections, testing,



evaluation and acceptance activitiesManage technical risks and ensure appropriate engineering assurance throughout capability deliveryAssess sustainment requirements and in-service support impacts associated with capability transitionEngage with Defence representatives, project teams, military units, industry partners and engineering stakeholdersSupport capability decision making from acquisition through transition and into sustainmentAbout YouYou will be a senior engineering professional with demonstrated Defence experience, ideally across capability acquisition, transition, sustainment or Introduction Into Service.You will bring:Strong Defence engineering management and leadership experienceDemonstrated experience with engineering governance and technical assurance within a Defence environmentExperience supporting capability acquisition, transition and/or Introduction Into ServiceStrong understanding of engineering change, certification, acceptance and technical risk managementExperience developing and reviewing engineering governance, assurance and transition documentationAn understanding of sustainment and in-service support requirementsStrong stakeholder engagement skills across Defence, military, engineering and industry environmentsThe ability to operate autonomously as a senior engineering representative and trusted adviserHighly DesirableMaritime systems experienceDegree qualification in EngineeringCPEng and/or RPEQ accreditationPrevious experience within a Systems Program Office, CASG or similar Defence capability environmentExperience operating within Defence engineering governance and technical authority frameworksImportantOur client is specifically seeking candidates with established Defence engineering experience, particularly across engineering leadership, governance, capability transition and stakeholder engagement.Candidates whose backgrounds are primarily focused on technical design, PMO support or project coordination without the required Defence engineering experience are unlikely to be suitable.A current NV1 security clearance is a mandatory requirement.
Candidates without this clearance will not be considered.
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📌 Transition/Projects Engineering Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Talent
📍 New South Wales