Defence Project Manager – Passive Radar & Impact

Silentium Defence; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Silentium Defence, an Australian defence technology company based in Adelaide, seeks a Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary defence projects from planning to close-out. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk, ensuring milestones are met and outcomes exceed expectations.

The role requires at least 3 years of PM experience in engineering/defence, with proficiency in Microsoft Project, EVM, and a relevant engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Project Manager, ideally in defence, engineering or technology.
• Experience using Microsoft Project for planning and tracking.
• AIPM certification or similar PM accreditation (PRINCE2, PMBOK, AGILE).
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Engineering degree or technical background.
• Experience in manufacturing or low-volume production environments.
• Australian Citizenship is a mandatory requirement.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to maximise customer value through Silentium’s products and services.
• Take ownership of all aspects of project delivery — scope, schedule, budget, resources, risk, and procurement.
• Maintain control of timelines, costs, and quality to deliver on time and within budget.
• Develop and manage project plans, risk registers, and earned value metrics.
• Coordinate internal resources and suppliers to meet technical and delivery requirements.
• Identify risks and opportunities, driving proactive mitigation and improvement.
• Embed project management best practices and continuous improvement across the company.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting

Education

Engineering degree

AIPM certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

Silentium Defence, an Australian defence technology company based in Adelaide, seeks a Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary defence projects from planning to close-out. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk, ensuring milestones are met and outcomes exceed expectations.

The role requires at least 3 years of PM experience in engineering/defence, with proficiency in Microsoft Project, EVM, and a relevant engineering degree.