Project Manager

Silentium Defence; City of Salisbury; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Silentium Defence is seeking a Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary Defence projects that design and test distributed passive radar networks. You’ll own the full lifecycle from planning to close-out, ensuring milestones, risks, and quality are managed to deliver value.

You will coordinate internal teams and suppliers, maintain schedules and budgets, and drive continuous improvement with best practices in project management. This role requires collaboration and a results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Project Manager, ideally in engineering, Defence, or technology.
• Postgraduate qualification in Project Management (or equivalent demonstrated experience).
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects end-to-end.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary Defence projects that design, and test distributed passive radar networks for defence and other end users.
• Manage full project lifecycle — from planning through to delivery and close-out.
• Coordinate internal resources and suppliers to meet technical and delivery requirements.
• Develop and manage project plans, risk registers, and earned value metrics.
• Maintain control of timelines, costs, and quality to deliver on time and within budget.
• 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

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Project Management

Engineering degree or technical background

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

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.

Your Opportunity

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
• Postgraduate qualification in Project Management (or equivalent demonstrated experience)
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects end-to-end
• 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

Essential:

• 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.

Eligibility

• 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.