Drone Tech Project Manager – Engineering Delivery (Canberra)

Department 13 International; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Department 13 International in Canberra is seeking a Project Manager to lead planning, coordination and delivery of engineering projects. The role is on-site and requires strong governance, budgeting and quality delivery in line with the Technology Roadmap.

You will coordinate technical resources, engage stakeholders across the business and drive risk management, reporting and continuous improvement to meet strategic objectives. NV1 clearance is required or ability to obtain.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Project/Program Management, Engineering, Business or related discipline.
• Proven experience in applying project / program disciplines including scheduling, scope and change control, risk and issue management, reporting and governance.
• Expertise in Agile project management methodology.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day coordination of technical resources across Department 13 to ensure business priorities are understood and delivered.
• Build and maintain close working relationships across the business to ensure products meet customer requirements, are delivered on time and achieve quality standards.
• Contribute to capability planning, delivery and initiatives in line with Department 13 Technology Roadmap.
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve project management processes, governance frameworks and supporting documentation.
• Lead and manage the planning, coordination and delivery of internal and external projects in accordance with the Program Management Framework, governance requirements and organisational standards.
• Facilitate governance forums, project meetings and decision-making activities to support successful project delivery.
• Actively document and manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies and issues to support successful delivery outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively; manage dependencies and resolve conflicts across parallel initiatives.
• Provide project level health reporting, delivery updates and recommendations to the Department 13 Executive Team.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows, project delivery processes and team efficiency and actively contribute to business planning and future growth opportunities for Department 13.
• Understand and comply with Department 13’s Quality, Safety and Environmental principles, processes and work instructions which relate to these matters.

Skills

Agile project management

Project scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Project/Program Management, Engineering, Business or related discipline

Tools

Project tracking software

Job description

Department 13 International in Canberra is seeking a Project Manager to lead planning, coordination and delivery of engineering projects. The role is on-site and requires strong governance, budgeting and quality delivery in line with the Technology Roadmap.

You will coordinate technical resources, engage stakeholders across the business and drive risk management, reporting and continuous improvement to meet strategic objectives. NV1 clearance is required or ability to obtain.