Project Manager - Product Development

About the role

DTC, a Codan company, offers wireless security products, IP-centric network devices, C4I software and broadcast systems. The Project Manager is based in Mawson Lakes, reports to the Programme Manager of DTC Australia and leads multidisciplinary product development projects from initiation through design, verification, production transfer and closure. The role works with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and external partners 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 according to DTC's Engineering Project Lifecycle, coordinating design reviews, verification, production readiness and closure.
• Monitor costs, commitments and progress, provide monthly forecasts and report for project and program reviews.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies, keep decision and action records and escalate significant matters to the Programme Manager.
• Coordinate suppliers, subcontractors and contract manufacturers with the NPI procurement team.
• Maintain project information in Jira, Confluence, SAP and approved reporting tools, and support project approval and business case preparation.
• Build relationships with Australian and global teams and help improve project processes, tools and delivery practices.

Required profile

• Significant experience in electronic product engineering and delivering products through development to production.
• Understanding of the product development lifecycle and comfort coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Diploma, degree or professional qualification in Project Management; a degree or diploma in electronics, software, mechanical, materials engineering or another relevant engineering discipline is highly desirable.
• Strong planning, cost control, risk management and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail for accurate forecasts and reporting.
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours for global collaboration and to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Required skills

• Experience using and administering workflow systems such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Project management and cost control.

What we offer

• A spacious, modern head office in Mawson Lakes with free secure onsite parking and public transport access.
• An onsite subsidised café, a gym, basketball and tennis courts, and game tables.
• Flexibility to meet family needs, a child-friendly parenting room and staff events.
• Culture described as supportive and collaborative, with innovation strongly encouraged.