Project Manager

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

Role Type Full-time | Permanent | Mid-level Senior

Shape the future of passive radar. Lead projects that protect those who matter.

At Silentium Defence, We're driving innovation in passive surveillance technology across critical Defence and national security applications. Our systems enable covert, cost-effective, and comprehensive situational awareness - and We're growing fast.

We're looking for a Project Manager who thrives on complexity, collaboration, and purpose-driven work. Someone who can lead with confidence, think ahead, and make a tangible impact on programs that matter.

As a key member of our high-performing team, you'll lead multi-disciplinary Defence projects that design, and test distributed passive radar networks for defenceand other end users.

You'll be responsible for the full project lifecycle - from planning through to delivery and close-out - ensuring milestones are met, risks are managed, and outcomes exceed expectations.

In this role, you will:

• 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

About You

You're organised, dependable, and great at follow-through; proactive, curious, and eager to learn.

You ask questions, seek understanding, and don't settle for 'that's how it's always been done.'

You're adaptable, collaborative, and thrive in environments that blend structure with innovation. You balance commercial focus with integrity and know how to keep multiple projects on track at once.

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.
• Experience in Microsoft Project
• Valid driver's licence
• Ability to work across environments - office, and partner sites
• Flexible, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously

Why Silentium Defence?

• Work with world-first, sovereign sensing systems redefining how Australia sees and protects its air, sea, and space domains.
• Join a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
• Join a company where new ideas turn into real products, deployed in the field fast.
• Know your work genuinely matters enhancing Australia's safety, resilience, and future readiness.
• Develop with leaders who value talent, offer technical mentorship, and create real progression pathways.
• 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.

We Are Innovators, problem solvers, and leaders in our field, dedicated to making a real impact on a global

Silentium Defence is a rapidly growing, Australian-born business working at the cutting edge of advanced technology capability.

Our world-leading passive radar sensors empower defence, space, and commercial customers to see without being seen, enabling them to protect what matters most with unparalleled precision and reliability.

Why work with us

We're doing hard things. Each and every one of us is empowered with responsibility and plays an integral role in the growth of our business. Here, hard work translates into real-world impact, and every contribution counts.

But it's not all work - our culture is built on celebrating achievements, supporting one another, and providing opportunities to explore everyone's full potential.