Project Manager

TechThinking Talent; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TechThinking Talent is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver critical Defence software and research-enabled capabilities for the Australian Defence Force. This on-site role at DSTG Edinburgh requires NV1 clearance and a proactive, collaborative approach to work with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have a background in software delivery, modelling & simulation, test & evaluation, or electronic warfare, and will navigate Defence contracting standards with

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Defence environment with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Defence standard contracting templates and procurement docs.
• Exposure to electronic warfare, modelling & simulation, and/or test & evaluation fundamentals advantageous.
• Experience in Defence industry or with DSTG is highly regarded.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of concurrent technical projects with scope, schedule, and quality.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to capture requirements and translate to engineering tasks.
• Provide regular status reports to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans with timelines and milestones.
• Produce and review project documentation in line with Defence contracting standards.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation and controls.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Software delivery

Planning & scheduling

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Job description

Clearance: NV1 security clearance is required

Location: DSTG - Edinburgh, SA

The Opportunity

TechThinking Talent is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of critical Defence programs on behalf of a leading defence company with a long-standing presence in the sector. In this on-site role at DSTG Edinburgh, you will work closely with customers and cross-functional engineering teams to plan and deliver software and research-driven capabilities for the ADF. This role would suit a Project Manager with a background in software delivery, synthetic test & evaluation, modelling & simulation, or electronic warfare.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Manage the full lifecycle of several concurrent technical projects on behalf of clients, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with clients and industry stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks for engineering teams.
• Progress Reporting: Provide regular reporting on project status and team performance to both client representatives and internal business stakeholders.
• Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverable tracking.
• Documentation & Compliance: Produce, review, and deliver project documentation in line with applicable Defence contracting standards.
• Risk Management: Identify risks and issues early, and implement appropriate mitigation and control measures.

About You

To succeed in this position, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience working alongside multi-disciplinary engineering teams within a Defence environment.
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of the Australian Defence standard contracting templates, with the ability to navigate contracting and procurement documentation effectively.
• Exposure to, or a solid understanding of, electronic warfare, modelling & simulation, and/or test & evaluation fundamentals — advantageous.
• Experience within the broader Defence industry, or directly with DSTG, is highly regarded.
• A proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team, with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a willingness to contribute to a growing, high-performing team.

Australian Citizenship is required, as well as an active NV1 clearance or higher. Due to ITAR restrictions, we can only consider personnel who are not citizens of ITAR-proscribed countries.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to technologies that directly support national security. You will be operating in a purpose-built facility at DSTG Edinburgh, working alongside industry and Defence partners on programs with tangible operational impact.