Defence Tech Project Manager: Lead Complex Engineering

DefendTex; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DefendTex is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination and execution of complex engineering and technology development projects within our Unmanned Systems teams. You will manage schedules, resources and stakeholder communications to ensure on-time delivery and successful outcomes.

You will collaborate with program managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to provide structure, visibility and governance across projects, addressing risks and dependencies

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing projects from initiation through to delivery.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, planning and delivery frameworks.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, risk registers and project reporting.
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute assigned projects within the division.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones and priorities.
• Coordinate resources, activities and dependencies across engineering disciplines.
• Monitor progress against scope, schedule and deliverables.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Coordinate meetings, actions and stakeholder communications.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to the Program Manager.
• Work with engineering leads to understand progress and delivery requirements.
• Governance processes for changes and approvals.
• Support procurement, testing and trials to achieve milestones.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting, ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Delivery planning

Job description

DefendTex is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination and execution of complex engineering and technology development projects within our Unmanned Systems teams. You will manage schedules, resources and stakeholder communications to ensure on-time delivery and successful outcomes.

You will collaborate with program managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to provide structure, visibility and governance across projects, addressing risks and dependencies