Work with cutting edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of the world’s most challenging technical problems in Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, RF sensing, Sensor Fusion and distributed systems. Working with high profile customers across militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others.
With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia and having raised approximately $250m in 2024 alone, DroneShield is undergoing hypergrowth stage, fuelled by rapidly increasing use of drones for nefarious applications, from battlefield, to terrorism, to contraband delivery and commercial espionage.
This role is in the DroneShield Sydney headquarters in Sydney CBD. There are approximately 330 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 400 staff by end of 2025. Overseas on the ground presence includes USA, Denmark, Mexico, and UAE, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a project management position
• Proven track record of improving R&D and Project Management processes to enhance product quality and team productivity
• Confidence to manage process changes from initial planning to rollout
• Required project management experience within a software product development environment
• Experience with customer engagement in a Defence (AUSDEFCON) or critical-engineering environment is favourable
• People management and leadership skills are highly favourable
• Experience with the systems engineering lifecycle from concept definition and requirements management to project delivery is favourable
• Australian Citizen and able to successfully obtain and maintain a minimum Baseline Security Clearance is preferred.
  Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.

ABOUT THE ROLE

DroneShield is currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager, with a strong emphasis on process improvement, to join our team based in Sydney, NSW.
This pivotal role will be responsible for leading and managing cross-functional process improvement initiatives across the entire Research and Development (R&D) division. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Quality Engineering, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational excellence, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring the implementation of best practices throughout R&D workflows and systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Coordinate and manage process improvement projects across R&D from initial planning to successful implementation
• Lead a weekly forum of project managers with the aim to review existing project management processes, identify areas of improvement and organise success rollout of new processes
• Strengthen the project management discipline by identifying scalable software tools, frameworks and methodologies to aid in improving product delivery
• Periodically review implemented process improvements to assess effectiveness
• Provide coordination support to Engineering teams involved in process improvement projects
• Manage planning and coordination tools specific to internal project management
• Coordinate team resources to ensure alignment and timely delivery of process changes
• Develop and maintain documentation essential for project planning, reporting, and scheduling
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across various teams
• Ensure process improvements are implemented in line with internal quality standards and stakeholder expectations
• Attend and contribute to meetings with key stakeholders within the organisation
• Foster a collaborative and motivating environment to maximise team contributions
• Collaborate on problem-solving for project-related issues.