Director Engineering, Systems & Digital

Lead globally. Transform engineering. Deliver what matters.

At Sedgman, we’re redefining how engineering works at scale.

As Director Engineering, Systems & Digital, you will step into a global leadership role shaping engineering governance, systems and digital capability across Sedgman’s international engineering network.

This newly created role will lead the global optimisation and transformation of engineering delivery. You will establish and embed best practice systems, standards and governance frameworks, while championing integrated digital engineering, data and AI-enabled solutions that improve productivity, quality, decision-making and delivery predictability.

This role can be based out of our Phoenix, Montreal or Vancouver offices. 

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and adoption of engineering governance frameworks, systems and standards that enable high-performing engineering delivery globally.

• Provide functional leadership for global engineering systems, standards and governance, establishing scalable frameworks that drive consistency, quality and execution discipline across regions without direct operational ownership of engineering delivery teams.

• Align engineering systems. processes and tools to enable efficient, seamless delivery at scale across complex project environments.

• Champion the adoption of integrated digital engineering, data and AI-enabled capabilities to improve productivity, decision-making and delivery outcomes.

• Establish a consistent global approach to engineering execution that enhances predictability, reduces risk and strengthens delivery performance.

• Use data and performance insights to continuously improve quality, efficiency and overall project outcomes.

• Drive strong commercial outcomes through effective governance of engineering systems, software vendors and strategic investments.

• Partner with regional leadership to align engineering capability with business priorities, growth objectives and long-term performance.

What we’re looking for:

You’re a strategic and technically credible engineering leader with the ability to operate globally, influence change at scale and build the systems, standards and capability that enable high-performing engineering project delivery.

• A degree-qualified engineering leader with 20+ years’ experience in engineering design across minerals processing, oil and gas, chemical or related sectors.

• Senior leadership experience across complex, multi-discipline engineering teams.

• Strong EPCM experience, including engineering systems integration and delivery governance.

• Deep understanding of engineering applications, BIM/CDE environments and emerging digital engineering capability.

• Demonstrated experience operating across regions, cultures and matrixed stakeholder groups.

• Commercially astute, outcome-focused and confident translating strategy into execution.

• Innovative, decisive and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset.

• A strong communicator who can influence globally and bring teams with you through change.

Why this role?

This is a career-defining opportunity to transform how engineering is delivered globally, with real influence over systems, capability, governance and performance.

If you’re looking for more in your next move, you’ll find it here: more purpose in shaping how global engineering is delivered, more perspective through working across regions and complex projects, more progress through digital innovation, and more impact through measurable performance outcomes.

You’ll be supported by a business that values sustainable performance, wellbeing, flexibility and long-term career development.

What is in it for you?

• Shape engineering at a global scale by influencing delivery models, governance, capability building, digital innovation and performance across complex, international projects.

• Accelerate your career with meaningful impact in a business that supports flexibility, wellbeing and long-term development, while empowering you to drive measurable outcomes and lasting change.

• Medical benefits

• 401k matching

• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays

• Discretionary bonus

The salary offered to the successful person for this position will consider education, experience, relevant skills and capability, geographic location and market conditions at the time of hire.

If this opportunity resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant leadership experience and the impact you could bring to this role.

More in reach. 

Sedgman  is part of the CIMIC Group’s mineral processing company and is a leading provider of mineral processing and associated infrastructure solutions to the global resources industry. Our Mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders by delivering projects for our clients while providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people. We are a full project life cycle delivery company incorporating the development, project execution and ongoing operations phases of each project. Sedgman has offices in Australia, the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Our Values, The Sedgman Way: 

At Sedgman, our principles support our mission and are a common bond. We can rely on each other for:  Integrity: being respectful and honest with ourselves, our colleagues, our clients, our partners, our suppliers and shareholders and other stakeholders.  

• Accountability: committing to what we are responsible for.  

• Innovation: continually adapting and evolving for the future.  

• Delivery: amplifying our ability to deliver to drive our reputation and credibility.  

Sedgman is a proud equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace that allows all our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success, and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates. 

We strongly support and encourage candidates with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) to self- identify and apply.

Choose Sedgman as your employer of choice - we look forward to receiving your application!