Project Manager – IT Systems, Infrastructure and Office of the CISO

Project Manager – IT Systems, Infrastructure and Office of the CISO (AU)

Work with cutting edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of world’s most challenging technical problems in the 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 Pyrmont, Sydney. There are approximately 380 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 500 staff by end of 2026. Overseas on the ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Denmark, Germany and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.

About the role

DroneShield is seeking a dynamic Project Manager with relevant experience to join the team in Sydney, NSW.

In this role, you will operate at the centre of a fast-paced, innovative environment, working closely with technical leaders and engineers to deliver mission-critical projects across our Platforms, Engineering, IT, and Security functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer and VP of Platforms, you will play a key role in driving the execution of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives that underpin DroneShield’s cutting-edge technology portfolio in Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence, RF sensing, and Sensor Fusion.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work on technically diverse projects with tangible real-world impact — helping to shape the future of defence technology and secure environments globally. You will manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring cross-functional alignment, timely execution, and adherence to the highest internal quality and security standards.

Success in this role will require a proactive approach, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate thrives in a structured yet agile environment and enjoys transforming ideas into outcomes that advance organisational capability and technical excellence.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations

- Coordinate and manage projects from inception to completion within internal teams
- Provide coordination support to Engineering and IT teams involved in project delivery
- Manage planning and coordination tools specific to internal project management
- Develop and maintain documentation essential for project planning, reporting, and scheduling
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across various teams
- Ensure projects are completed in line with internal quality standards and stakeholder expectations
- Attend and contribute to meetings with key stakeholders within the organisation
- Coordinate team resources to ensure alignment and timely delivery of project milestones
- Support site administration and safety protocols related to internal project activities
- Foster a collaborative and motivating environment to maximise team contributions
- Collaborate on problem-solving for project-related issues.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar position
- Confidence to manage project delivery from inception to closure
- Required project management experience within a software product development/engineering or tech company environment
- 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
- Experience with the Australian Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) is highly favourable
- Experience with customer engagement in a Defence (AUSDEFCON) or critical-engineering environment is favourable
- Australian Citizen and current Baseline Security Clearance or above is required.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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