Project Manager (Product Development)

GME; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career development opportunities

Local manufacturing heritage

Job summary

GME is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join our PMO and drive the delivery of complex new product development programs. You will coordinate cross-functional engineering teams and manage risk to ensure projects meet technical, commercial and delivery objectives.

You'll lead projects through concept to production, balancing scope, schedule, cost and quality in a highly regulated environment while driving continuous improvement of delivery frameworks and tools.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex engineering or new product development projects.
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to balance scope, schedule, cost and quality in regulated environments.
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of new product development projects.
• Drive project planning, scheduling, budgeting and resource management.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Electronics, Firmware, Mechanical, Manufacturing and Product functions.
• Facilitate design reviews, project milestone reviews and governance activities.
• Identify project risks, dependencies and delivery challenges before they impact project outcomes.
• Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, cost and quality targets.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure technical activities stay aligned with objectives.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through effective communication and reporting.
• Support the transition of products from development into manufacturing and production.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery frameworks, processes and tools.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Risk management

Agile/Waterfall

Education

Degree in Engineering

PRINCE2 Practitioner

PMP or equivalent

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Australia - Winston Hills NSW Job Category: Engineering

At GME, we design, engineer and manufacture communication and emergency response technologies trusted by Australians every day.

From market-leading UHF CB radios to Emergency Beacon products used in critical search and rescue operations, our products are built to perform when reliability matters most. Proudly Australian-owned and manufacturing locally for more than 65 years, we're continuing to invest in innovative technologies and the people who bring them to life.

Why join GME?

• Work on products that genuinely make a difference and help save lives
• Lead the delivery of products from concept through to production
• Collaborate with experienced Electronics, Firmware, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering teams
• Join an Australian technology manufacturer with a proud history of innovation and local design capability
• Influence the development of next-generation communications and emergency response technologies
• Work in an environment where engineering and manufacturing operate side-by-side
• Competitive remuneration, career development opportunities and a supportive team culture

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join our Engineering PMO and drive the delivery of complex new product development programs.

This role is responsible for driving projects through the entire product development lifecycle, from concept and design through to testing, manufacturing and product launch.

Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, you'll coordinate multiple workstreams, manage project risk and ensure projects achieve key technical, commercial and delivery objectives.

Success in this role requires someone who understands engineering product development, can effectively engage technical teams and know how to balance scope, schedule, cost, and quality in a highly regulated environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead end-to-end delivery of new product development projects from concept through to production release
• Drive project planning, scheduling, budgeting and resource management activities
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Electronics, Firmware, Mechanical, Manufacturing and Product functions
• Facilitate design reviews, project milestone reviews and governance activities
• Identify project risks, dependencies and delivery challenges before they impact project outcomes
• Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, cost and quality targets
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure technical activities remain aligned with project objectives
• Manage stakeholder expectations through effective communication and reporting
• Support the transition of products from development into manufacturing and production
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project delivery frameworks, processes and tools

Desired Skills And Experience

What we're looking for

You’ll Ideally Bring

• Experience delivering complex engineering or new product development projects
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in technical environments
• Strong problem-solving capability and a practical approach to project delivery
• The ability to balance technical, commercial and operational priorities
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously

Experience That Will Set You Apart

Experience in one or more of the following industries will be highly regarded:

• Consumer electronics
• Telecommunications and RF technologies
• Electronics manufacturing
• Industrial technology products
• Defence or mission-critical communications
• Hardware-based product development environments

You Will Also Have Experience With

• Stage-Gate, Agile, Waterfall or hybrid project delivery methodologies
• Risk management, resource planning and project governance
• Quality management systems, including ISO9001
• Working across engineering, manufacturing and supply chain functions

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related technical discipline
• PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about bringing innovative technology products to market and enjoy leading teams through complex engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you.