Engineering Project Manager – ISANO

Symonston, Australia | Posted on 24/09/2026 Assigned Recruiter(s) Sri Ram Harsha Pillutla Job Opening Status Open Location ACT Security Clearance NV1 City Symonston Province Australian Capital Territory Country Australia Postal Code 2609 Working Arrangements

Onsite Job Description

The Engineering Project Manager will help establish the Integrated Sensor Architecture National Office (ISANO) within the Defence Army. The role coordinates Defence engineering, sensor integration, standards implementation, technical assurance, prototyping, and test and evaluation activities.

Responsibilities include maintaining the project plan, work breakdown structure and schedule; managing budgets, resources, risks and dependencies; coordinating engineering reviews and governance forums; and reporting progress to Army, Defence and industry stakeholders.

Mandatory requirements

Relevant master’s degree in project or program management, engineering management, MBA, management studies, or a closely related discipline

Technical bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied science, computer science, systems science, or equivalent

Recognised project management accreditation, or demonstrated immediate eligibility to obtain one

At least 15 years’ engineering or project management experience

Experience managing complex engineering, systems integration, ICT, C4I or Defence capability projects

NV1 clearance at commencement and ability to maintain it

Skills:

Defence project management, systems engineering, systems integration, C4I, interoperability, technical assurance, test and evaluation, project governance, risk management, stakeholder management

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