Director of Product (AU) in Sydney, New South Wales at DroneShield Group Pty Ltd

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$217 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

As Director of Product, you will lead the product organisation at DroneShield, covering both software and hardware product lines. You will lead a product team comprising 8 to 10 members, including product owners and product managers. This role demands a dynamic and hands-on leader capable of balancing strategic vision with daily operational execution.

A key focus of the role is uplifting product capability, including product thinking and best-practice product management frameworks, while continuing to deliver against active programs and customer commitments.

You will work closely with Engineering (HW/SW/Systems/Design), Sales, Marketing and Executive stakeholders to translate business priorities into clear product direction and deliverables.

Reporting directly to the CTO, the position represents an exceptional opportunity for a result-driven individual in a rewarding and fast-growing market.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations

• Product Organisation Leadership: Lead and develop the full product team (Product Managers, Product Owners, Communications), setting clear priorities and ways of working
• Product Strategy & Direction: Define and maintain product direction in alignment with company strategy, in close partnership with the CTO
• Roadmap Ownership: Own and drive product roadmaps across all product lines, balancing strategic investment with near-term delivery commitments
• Product Delivery & Execution: Ensure strong execution discipline across the product function, including backlog prioritisation and delivery alignment with engineering teams
• Product Capability Uplift: Improve product management maturity across the team, including introduction of product frameworks, structured thinking, and best-practice methodologies
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including the CTO, VP of Sensors & Effectors, Systems Engineers, Sales Executives, Developers, Product Managers and Project Managers, to gather requirements, define product features, and ensure alignment with business objectives
• Customer & Market Insight: Bring structured customer and market insights into product decisions, ensuring alignment to real-world operational needs
• Product Launch & Lifecycle: Oversee product lifecycle from concept through to release and continuous improvement
• Performance Monitoring: Track product outcomes and iterate based on data, field feedback, and operational performance

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Experience: 8–12 years in product management, including leadership of teams and accountability for product delivery
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Design or a related field
• Strong understanding of both software and hardware development lifecycles
• Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels
• Strong stakeholder management across technical and commercial domains
• Experience building or maturing product organisations and processes
• Ability to bring structure and clarity in a fast-paced, scaling environment
• Attributes
• • Hands-on, pragmatic and delivery-focused
  • Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure where needed
  • Interest or experience in Defence, Security or Critical Systems is advantageous

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working arrangements
• High-impact role in a rapidly scaling global business
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

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