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

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
• 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
• 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.

Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.