Project Manager (AU) at DroneShield Group Pty Ltd – Sydney, New South Wales

Work with cutting edge AI 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 rapidly growing counter-drone sector.

Our customers operate in some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world, including military organisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement. Protecting airspace in these settings requires technology that performs under pressure and teams that understand what’s at stake. At DroneShield, employees work at the leading edge of counter-drone innovation, helping to address real-world security challenges as drone threats continue to evolve globally.

With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia, now part of the ASX200 index, DroneShield is experiencing a period of hypergrowth. Revenue has surged from A$57 million in 2024 to over A$190 million in 2025, representing growth of more than 400% year-on-year, with record profitability and cashflow. The total addressable global market for counter-drone is assessed at approximately $100 billion, and is currently at the nascent stage with much of the growth still to come, with DroneShield well positioned as a global market leader, and the only public listed pure-play business in this sector.

The company has grown from 11 employees in 2017 to over 450 staff globally today, and is on track to reach around 550 by the end of 2026. This expansion includes investment of over A$50 million annually in R&D, a global pipeline exceeding A$2.5 billion, and continuous scaling of production capacity to meet accelerating demand.

The role is based at DroneShield’s central Sydney headquarters. Overseas on-the-ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Netherlands, Denmark, Mexico and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries worldwide.

About the role

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

The position will report to the PMO and focus on managing internal projects within software, embedded systems, and Industrial Design teams.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations

• Coordinate and manage projects from inception to completion within internal teams, focusing on one of the following areas: Software Development, Embedded systems, or Industrial Design
• Provide coordination support to Engineering teams involved in project delivery
• Manage planning and coordination tools specific to internal project management
• 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 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.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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