Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Onsite
Line of Service
Internal Firm ServicesIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
IFS - Information Technology (IT)Management Level
DirectorJob Description & Summary
This role can be based in either Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Adelaide
Our purpose is to help the Australian businesses create value and improve how they work by enabling technology success across our company. As the Engineering & SDLC Director, you will lead and mature the engineering practices and software delivery lifecycle governance that underpin successful, consistent, quality delivery of technology solutions. Your work ensures solutions meet standards, manage risk, and are delivery-ready — directly impacting outcomes that accelerate business innovation and operational excellence.
Why PwC?
At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.
Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.
What you’ll do:
Lead the Engineering and SDLC capability, setting strategy, building capacity, and driving consistent engineering and delivery practices across the portfolio.
Own and govern the full software delivery lifecycle (SDLC), embedding standards, controls, quality expectations, and delivery readiness criteria from idea through to release and transition to run.
Deliver engineering governance, delivery readiness assurance, and technical guardrails in partnership with Solution Architecture, Cyber, Risk, Service, and other teams.
Promote scalable, automated, and standardized engineering approaches to reduce rework, technical debt, and delivery risks while fostering collaboration across engineering, architecture, risk, and business teams.
What we’re looking for:
Core skills
Proven experience leading engineering governance and SDLC practices in complex enterprise environments, with deep knowledge of software delivery lifecycle phases and DevSecOps.
Ability to define and implement engineering standards, SDLC frameworks, quality controls, and governance mechanisms ensuring compliant, buildable, and supportable solutions.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and demonstrated success in partnering with architecture, delivery, cyber, risk, and service teams to drive integrated outcomes.
Outcome-focused mindset with strong decision-making capability and a commitment to continuous improvement, quality, and delivery readiness.
Desirable skills
Experience working with cloud, integration, data, cyber security, automation, and modern service management practices.
Natural collaborator with curiosity, a challenge mindset, and alignment to organizational values driving ethical and value-driven leadership.
Don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply. We value all forms of experience that may be transferable and relevant.
What you’ll gain:
Leadership development programs and executive coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth.
A culture valuing diverse perspectives, empowering leaders to drive innovation and collaboration, learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity
A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work, balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
Being part of a community united by purpose, delivering impact that reaches clients, communities, and the future you’re shaping.
We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.
ApplicatIons close end of day Friday 17th July 2026.
Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a Engineering & SDLC Director and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.
We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic and to maintaining a safe, respectful workplace for everyone. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD), Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD), Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Android Operating Systems, API Management, Appian (Platform), Application Development, Application Frameworks, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Software, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Management (BPM), Business Requirements Analysis, C#.NET, C++ Programming Language, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Code Review, Coding Standards, Communication, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) {+ 58 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?
NoGovernment Clearance Required?
NoJob Posting End Date
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