Project Manager

About us

DTC, a Codan company, operates in fast growing markets offering innovative and robust wireless security products, leading-edge IP centric network devices, and C4I application software solutions, along with high-performance wireless broadcast systems for all industries.

Our passion for innovation keeps us one step ahead in the rapidly changing and increasingly challenging environments within which we perform, whether on critical missions, in the streets of our cities, or at the world's largest sporting events.

With more than 60 years of experience and a global presence in over 150 countries, our teams and products are recognised for delivering innovative, reliable, and industry-leading technology solutions that consistently meet the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

About the Role

Based in Mawson Lakes and reporting to the Programme Manager – DTC Australia, the Project Manager will lead multidisciplinary product development projects from initiation through design, verification, production transfer and closure. Working with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and external partners, you will coordinate people and resources to deliver agreed scope, schedule, cost and quality outcomes while managing project risks.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets and resource forecasts across hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, test and production activities

Coordinate project teams through functional managers, resolve competing priorities and escalate resource constraints with recommended actions

Manage projects in accordance with DTC’s Engineering Project Lifecycle, coordinating design reviews, verification, production readiness and closure

Monitor costs, commitments and progress, provide reliable monthly forecasts and prepare clear reporting for project and program reviews

Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies, maintain decision and action records, and escalate significant matters to the Programme Manager

Coordinate suppliers, subcontractors and contract manufacturers with the NPI procurement team to meet project requirements and delivery schedules

Maintain accurate project information in Jira, Confluence, SAP and approved reporting tools, and support project approval and business case preparation

Build effective relationships with Australian and global teams and contribute to improvements in project processes, tools and delivery practices

About You

You are an organised and results-focused project professional with significant experience in electronic product engineering and delivery of products through development and into production. You understand the product development lifecycle and are comfortable coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.

You hold a Diploma, Degree or professional qualification in Project Management, with a degree or diploma in electronics, software, mechanical, materials engineering or other relevant engineering discipline being highly desirable.

You bring strong planning, cost control, risk management and problem-solving skills, with the attention to detail needed to maintain accurate forecasts and reporting. Experience using and administering workflow systems such as JIRA and Confluence will support your success. You communicate confidently, influence stakeholders and balance competing priorities while maintaining effective working relationships.

The role requires flexibility to work outside standard business hours to collaborate with global teams, and to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Benefits and Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion and can-do attitude for what they do.

Our Head office is located in Mawson Lakes offering a spacious, modern facility, free secure onsite parking, easy access via public transport, and an onsite subsidised café. We also have recreational facilities including a gym, basketball, and tennis court, as well as various game tables. Additionally, our staff are provided flexibility to meet the demands of family life, a child-friendly parenting room, and a variety of staff events to connect with colleagues across the Codan Group.

We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and individuals with Defence industry or military experience.

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