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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain the project management plan, including the work breakdown structure, schedule, risk and stakeholder managementIdentify and manage project risks, escalating issues that may affect schedules or business outcomesCoordinate engineering, integration, assurance and verification activities delivered by the project teamManage delivery schedules, dependencies and risks across engineering activitiesPlan, coordinate and track engineering reviews, technical governance forums and project milestonesCoordinate reporting on technical risks, engineering issues and integration activitiesSupport the Systems Engineer in delivering engineering assurance and standards implementation outcomesCoordinate engagement with internal project teams, industry partners and external stakeholdersManage project budget, schedule, resources and governance reportingCoordinate prototyping activities and associated test and evaluation eventsRequired ExperienceMaster Degree (or higher) in Project Management, Program Management, Engineering Management, Business Administration (MBA), Management Studies or a closely related disciplineBachelor Degree in Engineering, Applied Science, Computer Science, Systems Science or an equivalent technical disciplineCurrent professional project management accreditation such as PMP, CPPM, CPPP, PRINCE2 or MSP,



or immediate eligibility to obtain oneMinimum of 15 years of industry experience in engineering or project management, preferably in ICT environmentsDemonstrated experience managing complex engineering, systems integration or ICT capability projectsExperience managing project budgets, schedules, risks and governance reportingStrong stakeholder engagement skills across government, contractor and industry audiencesDesirable ExperienceAdvanced project management accreditation through AIPM, PMI, PRINCE2, MSP, MoP or an equivalent skilled bodyExperience managing systems integration, interoperability, standards implementation, architecture, verification and validation or assurance projectsExperience delivering projects under a Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP), Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) or equivalent engineering governance arrangementsExperience with open architectures, interoperability standards, sensor systems, communications networks or software-enabled systemsKnowledge of PMBOK and Agile delivery methodsExperience providing advice to senior government and industry stakeholdersExperience leading small multidisciplinary teams of government staff, contractors and industry partners across multiple locationsMembership of Engineers Australia, AIPM, PMI or an equivalent professional bodyFamiliarity with ICT and cyber security accreditation processesExperience with Australian Government procurement, approvals and investment governance processesSecurity Clearance RequirementsMust be an Australian CitizenMust have a current AGSVA NV1 Security ClearanceCurrent AGSVA NV2 Security Clearance is preferredWorking ArrangementsOnsiteCanberraSome travel may be required as part of this engagementWhy ProfectusProfectus 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