Systems Engineering Manager

Our client requires an experienced Systems Engineering Manager to:

- Implement and manage system engineering practices, processes and activities across all life cycle phases of the Passport Redevelopment Program.
- Ensure that the Prime System Integrator complies with system engineering practice requirements for the Passport Redevelopment Program.
- Manage and/or perform design assurance, testing or acceptance in accordance with the relevant Program Plans.
- Manage system configuration documentation.
- Create, develop and maintain specifications and other technical documentation. This will include input of technical specification and other information into contract variations and formal advices.
- Manage the collection and/or preparation of objective evidence that the contract materiel being delivered by the Prime System Integrator meets the requirements of DFAT
- Investigate and report on any materiel defects, non-conformances, engineering change proposals, or applications for concessions on contract materiel requirements, and develop recommendations to address the issue
- Assist with the forecasting, planning and development of operating costs, resources and capabilities to match future demands for products and services
- Oversee the release of new systems into production.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

- Demonstrated experience managing IT system engineering practices and processes;
- Demonstrated understanding of Information Technology environments;
- Demonstrated knowledge of System Engineering practice, System Engineering Reviews, the procurement life cycle, IT system life cycle, operational requirements management, configuration management, IT systems testing, IT integration testing, Acceptance testing;
- Demonstrated experience in either:
- o Major ICT projects, or
- o Engineering projects, or
- o Defence Strategic Projects.
- Can successfully present technical information to non technical personnel.

DUE TO SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE, CANDIDATES MUST BE AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS WHO CURRENTLY HOLD A TOP SECRET/NV2 SECURITY CLEARANCE.

Interested? Please call Esther Hiltebrand quoting job # 19824 for a confidential discussion or click the 'Apply' button below for immediate consideration!