Cabin Program Evaluation Manager

• Provide strategic oversight across multi-billion-dollar aviation engineering programs 
• Lead governance, evaluation and assurance across flagship projects like Sunrise and Winton 
• Influence senior leaders including Group Leadership Team (GLT) and Board through insights and continuous improvement 

At Qantas Engineering, we drive innovation and operational excellence across the most iconic aviation projects in the world. We’re seeking a Program Evaluation Manager to join our Operations Delivery team, where you’ll play a key role in shaping the success and strategic alignment of high-profile initiatives such as Project Sunrise and Project Winton. 

This is a highly visible role offering direct engagement with executive leadership. You’ll lead independent program reviews, develop evaluation frameworks, and ensure project health, performance, and accountability meet our safety, regulatory and business expectations. 

In this role, you’ll – 

• Conduct evidence-based assessments across engineering program scope, cost, schedule, risk and quality 
• Provide assurance to senior leaders, ensuring alignment with strategic, regulatory, and safety objectives 
• Lead the development of standardised program governance and evaluation tools 
• Partner with project teams to embed continuous improvement and deliver post-implementation insights 
• Support audit readiness and cross-functional stakeholder engagement across all program phases 
• Influence decisions and drive delivery outcomes in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment 

You’ll have – 

• 10+ years' experience in aviation project delivery and strategic program governance 
• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or a related field 
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at Board and GLT levels 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills 
• Experience with aircraft project development and execution 
• A collaborative, proactive approach and confidence to lead in complex, fluid environments 

Why Qantas?   

You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.   

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.   

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.   

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.  
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional paid leave for eligible employees.   
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.   
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.   

Please note:  

The Qantas Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.  

If you’re ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together. 

Applications close: Thursday 10th of July 2025.