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. 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.
