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Airswift is currently recruiting for a Telecommunication Engineering & Delivery Lead on behalf of a leading energy operator. Reporting to the Delivery Manager, this role will be responsible for leading the resourcing, governance, and successful delivery of the Critical and Operational Communications Infrastructure Program across a portfolio of onshore and offshore operating assets. This position provides leadership, technical direction, and delivery assurance across a complex program environment, ensuring communications infrastructure is delivered safely, effectively, and in accordance with engineering, operational, and business requirements.
Job Responsibility
Lead contractor and service provider performance to deliver high-quality outcomes across the communications infrastructure portfolio
Provide strategic direction and program leadership to ensure delivery against approved scope, schedule, budget, and performance baselines
Partner with Telecom Engineering teams to communicate program objectives, technical strategies, and delivery priorities to stakeholders
Oversee the management, governance, execution, and future direction of the delivery program
Build and maintain strong working relationships with strategic suppliers, Technology Managers, IT leadership, and operational stakeholders
Coordinate and direct service provider workforces to ensure deliverables comply with company standards, specifications, and work processes
Safeguard operational and production environments through strict adherence to IT Change Management and Engineering Management of Change (MOC) processes
Establish and maintain governance frameworks for supplier-delivered projects and ensure compliance with organisational requirements
Provide delivery assurance, risk management, and executive reporting across multiple concurrent projects and programs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote a strong culture of safety, operational excellence, and organisational learning
Requirements
Minimum 10 years’ experience within Engineering, Communications, Operational Technology (OT), Telecommunications, or Information Technology environments
Minimum 10 years’ experience delivering Operational Communications and IT services within the energy, resources, or industrial sectors
Minimum 5 years’ experience leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging with senior business leaders and stakeholders
Demonstrated success delivering complex programs and projects across both offshore and onshore operating assets
Proven ability to build, lead, mentor, and develop high-performing technical teams
Strong experience establishing governance, assurance, and performance management frameworks for vendor and service provider-led projects
Sound understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and their application within project and operational environments
Practical knowledge of Engineering Management of Change (MOC) requirements and associated risk management processes
Understanding of Safety Critical Elements (SCEs) and Major Accident Event (MAE) Bow Tie methodologies
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills
Ability to identify capability gaps, secure specialist expertise, and drive successful project outcomes in complex operational environments
Nice to have
Postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Program Management, PMO, or a related discipline
Professional Engineer with an accredited tertiary qualification, recognised by Engineers Australia, in electronic / communications engineering or equivalent