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Project Managers – Expression of Interest

Consultants • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia • Full-time

Description

Expression of Interest: This is an Expression of Interest for future opportunities. By submitting your application, you'll join our talent community and be considered when an opening matches your profile.

Calexi is seeking highly capable Technology Project Managers to lead the delivery of complex ICT and engineering projects within Defence, government, and regulated environments.

Candidates applying for these positions must hold a current NV2 Clearance.

These roles focus on the successful delivery of mission-critical technology outcomes across domains including cyber security, ICT systems, engineering integration, and capability development.

You will work closely with Defence stakeholders, technical teams, and delivery partners to plan, coordinate, and execute projects in high-assurance environments, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to operational requirements.

This role is suited to professionals who can operate at the intersection of technology, delivery, and stakeholder management, bringing structure to complexity and driving outcomes in environments where failure is not an option.

Project Delivery Areas

  • ICT and Cyber Security Projects
  • Systems Engineering & Integration Programs
  • Defence Capability Development & Delivery
  • Network & Infrastructure Uplift
  • Cloud & Platform Transformation
  • Secure System Accreditation & ATO Delivery
  • Data, AI, and Digital Transformation Initiatives
  • Operational Technology (OT) and Critical Infrastructure Projects

Core Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of technology and engineering projects
  • Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams and stakeholders
  • Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change effectively
  • Ensure alignment with Defence governance, frameworks, and reporting requirements
  • Provide clear, accurate, and timely reporting to senior stakeholders
  • Support procurement, contract management, and vendor engagement
  • Drive delivery outcomes in complex, high-pressure environments

Leadership & Delivery Skills

  • Strong leadership and team coordination capability
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure
  • Proven ability to translate technical complexity into clear delivery plans
  • Strong decision-making and accountability in uncertain environments
  • Outcome-focused mindset with a bias for action

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement across Defence, government, and industry
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and executives
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills
  • High-quality reporting, briefing, and documentation capability

Qualifications & Experience

  • Demonstrated experience delivering technology or engineering projects in Defence environments
  • Strong understanding of ICT, cyber security, or systems engineering domains
  • Experience working within Defence or government frameworks highly desirable
  • Familiarity with frameworks such as ISM, PSPF, DISP, and Defence project governance preferred
  • Project management qualifications desirable (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile certifications)
  • Engineering or technical background highly regarded

Why Join Calexi

  • Work on high-impact Defence and national security projects
  • Lead delivery of mission-critical technology capabilities
  • Operate in a high-trust, high-performance consulting environment
  • Direct access to senior leadership and decision-making
  • Opportunity to shape how complex systems are delivered

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Company Overview

We are values-driven and purpose-led. We care deeply about what we do and who we do it with. We hire people who want their work to mean something—people with grit, curiosity and the courage to challenge the status quo. People who lean into complexity, speak with conviction and never settle for good enough. At Calexi, we believe in doing work that matters, for clients who demand the best, with a team that backs each other to deliver.