Defence Project Manager - Passive Radar Systems

Silentium Defence; Australia; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Silentium Defence in Australia is seeking a mid-level Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary defence projects that design and test distributed passive radar networks. You will oversee the full project lifecycle from planning to close-out, ensuring milestones, budgets, and quality targets are met.

The role requires 3+ years in project management, a engineering degree, MS Project experience, and relevant certification (AIPM/PRINCE2/PMBOK/AGILE).

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Project Manager, ideally in engineering, Defence, or technology
• Experience using Microsoft Project
• 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 Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a higher clearance if required
• Valid driver's licence
• Ability to work across environments - office, and partner sites
• Flexible, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously

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

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

AIPM certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Silentium Defence in Australia is seeking a mid-level Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary defence projects that design and test distributed passive radar networks. You will oversee the full project lifecycle from planning to close-out, ensuring milestones, budgets, and quality targets are met.

The role requires 3+ years in project management, a engineering degree, MS Project experience, and relevant certification (AIPM/PRINCE2/PMBOK/AGILE).