Software Project Manager - REQ0061

Silentium Defence; City of Salisbury; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Collaborative engineering culture

Work on innovative technology

Job summary

Silentium Defence is looking for a dedicated Project Manager in Gepps Cross, South Australia. This full-time role involves leading software-intensive defence and military projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of project management experience, a relevant degree, and excellent communication skills. Join us to work on cutting-edge technology that supports national security.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in project management, preferably in software or defence.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Understanding of defence industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple software-intensive defence projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation and risk management.
• Monitor project progress and implement necessary changes to ensure successful delivery outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Software delivery

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

At Silentium Defence, we're driving innovation in passive surveillance technology across Defence, national security, and critical infrastructure. Our sovereign sensing systems deliver covert, cost-effective, and comprehensive situational awareness—and we're growing rapidly.

We are seeking a dedicated Project Manager to join our team in Gepps Cross, South Australia. This permanent, full-time role is focused on delivering software-intensive defence and military projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing our software delivery capability and contributing to national security initiatives.

Your Opportunity

• Lead and manage multiple software-intensive defence projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including software, systems, and hardware engineering, to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, risk management, and performance metrics.
• Monitor project progress and implement necessary changes to ensure successful delivery outcomes across development, integration, and deployment.
• Prepare and present project updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members to support delivery alignment and integration activities.
• Identify and manage risks related to project delivery, integration, and system performance.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to defence and military projects.

About You

You’re organised, dependable, and proactive with excellent follow-through. You enjoy solving complex delivery challenges and know how to balance technical, commercial, and customer priorities. You’re equally comfortable working with software engineers, systems engineers, manufacturing teams, and senior stakeholders. You understand that successful projects rely on communication, planning, and bringing multidisciplinary teams together to deliver outstanding outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in project management, preferably within software, defence, or technology environments.
• Experience managing software delivery activities, including development, integration, and deployment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software delivery methodologies.
• Understanding of defence industry standards and regulations.
• Australian Citizenship.

Why Silentium Defence?

• Work on world-leading sovereign sensing technology supporting Defence, national security, and critical infrastructure.
• Lead projects that combine cutting-edge software, hardware, AI, and advanced sensing technologies.
• Be part of a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture where innovation becomes operational capability.
• See your work transition rapidly from concept into deployed systems used by customers.
• Develop your career with experienced technical leaders and genuine opportunities for growth.
• Contribute to technology that helps protect those who matter.

Eligibility

• Australian Citizenship is mandatory.
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance.