Manager - Engineering Advisory and Architecture

Manager – Engineering Strategy & Architecture 

• Flexible work arrangements 

• Global opportunities 

• Salary packaging 

• Wellbeing and mental health programmes 

• Professional development pathways 

• Inclusive culture and employee networks 

About the Team 

Our Engineering Strategy & Architecture team partners with clients to align technology strategy, enterprise architecture, cloud adoption, and operating models with business objectives—shaping technology-enabled transformations that deliver measurable outcomes. We translate ambition into executable roadmaps, robust architectures, and value-focused delivery models. 

We are leaders in Generative AI, helping clients accelerate innovation, reimagine business models, and deliver human-centred solutions responsibly. We design governance, risk, and architecture patterns that enable trustworthy adoption and tangible value, informed by Deloitte’s global research, alliances, and delivery experience. 

As a Manager, you will lead low-to-moderate complexity engagements or workstreams on larger programs. You will remain hands-on at key points while delegating to a high-performing team, focusing on client stakeholder engagement, shaping the delivery approach, and proactively managing risks and outcomes. During projects you will be actively supported by a Director to set you up for success. 

We are hiring for expertise in: 

• Technology strategy and operating model design 

• Enterprise and solution architecture 

• Cloud strategy and transformation 

• Business case and TCO modelling 

• Architecture governance and tooling 

• Engineering enablement and DevOps advisory 

Location & Experience 

• Location: Flexible across Australia 

• Experience: 6+ years of relevant experience preferred (flexible based on capability and potential) 

What will your typical day look like? 

You will work closely with senior client stakeholders and Deloitte teams to design delivery approaches, oversee execution, and land measurable outcomes. You will apply Generative AI patterns, governance, and architectures responsibly, using Deloitte guardrails to ensure secure, explainable, and trustworthy adoption. 

• Project Delivery 

• Lead end-to-end delivery for moderate complexity engagements or major workstreams, defining approach, plan, resourcing, and success measures. 

• Make and facilitate key design decisions across cloud, data, integration, security, and GenAI; balance feasibility, risk, compliance, and speed-to-value. 

• Build and socialise business cases (TCO/NPV/ROI), develop options and sensitivities, and present clear, evidence-based recommendations. 

• Take ownership of scoping and management of projects throughout their delivery lifecycle. 

• Participate and support with establishing and running governance for design and implementation work to de-risk execution.  

• Business Development 

• Qualify and shape opportunities with account teams; develop pursuit strategies, stakeholder maps, and value hypotheses. 

• Lead RFP/RFQ responses for your offerings; craft win themes, solution outlines, estimates, commercials, and orals materials. 

• Build relationships with client decision-makers; present thought leadership on technology strategy, cloud modernisation, and responsible GenAI. 

• Orchestrate alliance partners to create differentiated solutions and accelerators; align solutioning to client context and constraints. 

• Lead and coach a team of Analysts/Consultants/Senior Consultants; delegate effectively; review outputs for quality, clarity, and client-readiness. 

• When working in a multi-stream project, effectively collaborate, support and deliver alongside other stream leads. 

• Practice Contribution 

• Codify and maintain reusable assets—reference architectures, decision frameworks, business case templates, and GenAI patterns and practices. 

• Drive quality reviews and proactive risk management across engagements; contribute to methods, tooling, and delivery standards. 

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and capability building through training and communities of practice. 

Capabilities & Experience 

You bring strong consulting and technical foundations with a track record of leading delivery and influencing senior stakeholders. 

• Role-Specific Capabilities 

• Proposal Writing: Lead end-to-end proposals; craft win themes and storylines; coordinate SMEs; develop estimates, pricing, and SoWs. 

• Strategic Selling: Shape pursuits with account and alliance teams; build stakeholder maps; articulate value hypotheses and differentiation. 

• Financial Modelling (ROI/TCO): Lead business cases including TCO/NPV/ROI; scenario and sensitivity analysis; benefits realisation and measurement. 

• Commercial Management: Manage engagement budgets, profitability, resourcing, burn, change control, and engagement contracts. 

• Core Consulting Capabilities 

• Strategic Thinking: Connect business strategy to technology roadmaps, target states, and portfolio investment priorities. 

• Communication & Facilitation: Design and run workshops for senior stakeholders; synthesise complex topics into clear options and recommendations; steerco reporting. 

• Problem Solving: Apply hypothesis-led, data-driven methods; frame trade-offs and risks; drive decisions and accountability. 

• Stakeholder Leadership: Build trust with senior stakeholders; negotiate priorities; resolve conflict; sustain momentum and outcomes. 

• Technical Capabilities 

• Delivery Management: Own integrated plans, scope, schedule, and cost; maintain RAID; establish governance; coordinate vendors and alliances; ensure quality and sign-offs. 

• Architecture Design: Direct development of capability models, target/current states, reference architectures, solution patterns, and integration contracts; define and assure non-functional requirements. 

• Cloud Platforms Knowledge: A strong awareness and conceptual understanding of hyperscale technologies & offerings (AWS/Azure/GCP); landing zones, networking, identity, security, cost optimisation, and migration/modernisation patterns. 

• Data, Integration, and Security: Shape data platform and integration strategies (API-led, event-driven); zero-trust and privacy-by-design; align with regulatory obligations. 

• GenAI & Automation: Establish responsible AI governance, controls, and operating guardrails; select patterns and platforms (e.g., RAG, agents); oversee pilots and scale-up with risk-managed adoption. 

• Domain Exposure 

• Experience delivering in sectors such as financial services, energy and utilities, public sector, health, consumer, or TMT, ideally within regulated environments. 

Nice-to-have 

• Certifications: TOGAF or equivalent, AWS/Azure/GCP professional-level, Agile leadership (e.g., SAFe), and Responsible AI credentials. 

• Tooling: LeanIX or Orbus, cloud design tooling, Jira/Confluence, value-modelling tools, and advanced Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. 

• Methods: Agile and hybrid delivery, FinOps, DevOps/Platform Engineering, cost-optimisation, and architecture governance frameworks. 

Why Deloitte 

We foster an inclusive culture and support flexible working arrangements so you can do your best work. Deloitte combines deep engineering expertise with leadership in Generative AI, working with global alliances to deliver responsible innovation and measurable outcomes. Our practitioners draw on proven assets, accelerators, and governance frameworks to reduce risk and speed time-to-value—ensuring technology investments are ethical, sustainable, and aligned to strategy. Join a team recognised for trusted advice, execution excellence, and the ability to help clients transform with confidence.