Technical Project Manager

IntelliDesign; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IntelliDesign in Brisbane is seeking a technically savvy Technical Project Manager to lead complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects across electronics, mechanics, firmware and software. You will align technical depth with strategic direction, manage external clients and manufacturing partners, and guide product outcomes from concept to production and support.

You have 5+ years in embedded systems, strong communication, and a track record delivering multiple projects with leadership across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager in electronics, mechanical, and industrial design projects (medical device experience highly desired).
• 5+ years building complex embedded systems (electronics, mechanical, firmware, software).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; consulting background a plus.
• Able to lead multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with proactive mindset.
• Solid knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools; able to mentor multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans with milestones and resource allocation.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery with corrective actions as needed.
• Lead multidisciplinary in-house teams and external stakeholders from concept to production.
• Identify and mitigate risks; govern concurrent projects.
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage expectations as lead contact.
• Communicate progress, milestones, and decisions to clients.
• Translate client needs into actionable briefs and support quotes and proposals.
• Ensure ISO 13485 compliance within quality systems.

Skills

Embedded systems

Project management

Client management

Cross-functional

Communication

Consulting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ISO 13485 knowledge

Job description

IntelliDesign partners with a cohort of forward-thinking companies to create game-changing electronic products for industry. Designed and manufactured in Seventeen Mile Rocks, Brisbane, our products are deployed globally across medical, mining, transportation, defence, and industrial environments.

We are driven by our core values of Innovation, Quality and Together—values that guide how we work, how we build products, and how we collaborate with our customers and each other.

IntelliDesign is proud to be part of the Circuitwise Electronics Manufacturing Group, bringing together leading electronics design and manufacturing capability across Australia and New Zealand. With operations in Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland and Christchurch, the group represents one of the region’s largest and most capable electronics design and manufacturing networks.

At IntelliDesign, our people are our greatest strength. By embracing individual capability and tackling challenges together, we deliver advanced products with real-world, global impact. We actively invest in our people through ongoing learning, development, and career progression—because when our people grow, so do our outcomes.

Together, we’re working towards an ambitious vision: to put a product on the moon!

The Role

We’re looking for a technically savvy and strategically minded Technical Project Manager to take the lead on complex, multidisciplinary projects. In this role you’ll be a key connector – bridging technical depth with high-level project direction. You will lead cross-functional engineering teams (systems, electronics, mechanical, firmware, and software) and manage external stakeholders (clients and manufacturing partners) from concept through to production and ongoing support.

This role is for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys working at the intersection of technology and people and has the capacity to manage multiple concurrent projects. You will be a key technical leader, providing guidance during design phases, driving product outcomes, continuous improvement, and supporting the business in adopting tools like AI to enhance both innovation and efficiency.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, milestones and allocate resources effectively.
• Drive project deliverables to ensure completion on time, within budget, and scope, implementing corrective actions.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary in-house teams, providing both project and technical direction to ensure successful product outcomes.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive governance across concurrent projects.
• Maintain strong, positive, and productive relationships with clients, managing expectations and serving as a lead contact.
• Facilitate effective communication with clients regarding project progress, milestones, and key decisions.
• Understand client needs, translating into actionable briefs, and support activities like quotes, proposals and new product scoping.
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality systems and frameworks, including ISO 13485.

Things that matter to us

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (Electronics, Software, Mechatronics, Mechanical, etc.).
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, specifically in electronics, mechanical, and industrial design projects. A background in managing medical device development projects is highly desired.
• A strong technical foundation – ideally 5+ years working on complex embedded systems (electronics, mechanical, firmware, and software).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, preferably with prior consulting experience and the ability to navigate complex or high stakes interactions.
• A resilient, proactive mindset and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools, paired with a pragmatic, outcome-driven approach.
• A track record in successfully delivering multiple projects from concept through to manufacture, with leadership skills to guide and mentor multi-disciplinary teams.

Even better if you have

• Familiarity with ISO 13485 compliance and other quality management systems.
• Experience in a leadership role within a consulting environment (managing people, resources, estimates and budgets).
• Exposure to product development in the medical device or consumer electronic sectors.

What we offer

• A collaborative and inclusive work culture where your ideas and contributions matter
• Full time permanent opportunity
• Individual and team recognition programs
• Monthly team events and IntelliUpdates
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

Discover more about IntelliDesign and what makes us a great place to work, visit www.intellidesign.com.au.

Questions? Contact us at [e-mail]

Please note: Only applicants with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered.