Profectus is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join our team in a permanent role, working on a major project within an Australian Government agency. You will manage the planning, governance and delivery of a new technical standards office, working with a Systems Engineer, internal project teams and industry partners to implement a technical data standard across the agency's projects. The work covers project planning, schedule and risk management, budget and resource management, coordination of engineering and test activities, and stakeholder and governance reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the project management plan, including the work breakdown structure, schedule, risk and stakeholder management
Identify and manage project risks, escalating issues that may affect schedules or business outcomes
Coordinate engineering, integration, assurance and verification activities delivered by the project team
Manage delivery schedules, dependencies and risks across engineering activities
Plan, coordinate and track engineering reviews, technical governance forums and project milestones
Coordinate reporting on technical risks, engineering issues and integration activities
Support the Systems Engineer in delivering engineering assurance and standards implementation outcomes
Coordinate engagement with internal project teams, industry partners and external stakeholders
Manage project budget, schedule, resources and governance reporting
Coordinate prototyping activities and associated test and evaluation events
Required Experience
Master Degree (or higher) in Project Management, Program Management, Engineering Management, Business Administration (MBA), Management Studies or a closely related discipline
Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Applied Science, Computer Science, Systems Science or an equivalent technical discipline
Current qualified project management accreditation such as PMP, CPPM, CPPP, PRINCE2 or MSP, or immediate eligibility to obtain one




Minimum of 15 years of industry experience in engineering or project management, preferably in ICT environments
Demonstrated experience managing complex engineering, systems integration or ICT capability projects
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, risks and governance reportingStrong stakeholder engagement skills across government, contractor and industry audiences
Advanced project management accreditation through AIPM, PMI, PRINCE2, MSP, MoP or an equivalent professional body
Experience managing systems integration, interoperability, standards implementation, architecture, verification and validation or assurance projects
Experience delivering projects under a Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP), Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) or equivalent engineering governance arrangements
Experience with open architectures, interoperability standards, sensor systems, communications networks or software-enabled systems
Knowledge of PMBOK and Agile delivery methods
Experience providing advice to senior government and industry stakeholders
Experience leading small multidisciplinary teams of government staff, contractors and industry partners across multiple locations
Membership of Engineers Australia, AIPM, PMI or an equivalent professional body
Familiarity with ICT and cyber security accreditation processes
Experience with Australian Government procurement, approvals and investment governance processes
Security Clearance Requirements
Must be an Australian Citizen
Must have a current AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance
Current AGSVA NV2 Security Clearance is preferred
Working Arrangements
Onsite
Some travel may be required as part of this engagement
Why Profectus
Profectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs. We take a long term, relationship driven approach, investing in our permanent staff and supporting their careers with us while contributing to outcomes of national importance.
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📌 Engineering Project Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Profectus
📍 Canberra