Technical Project Manager
Canterbury
Full-time
We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead and deliver complex engineering projects involving hardware and software/firmware systems. This role will see you managing projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, coordinating resources, managing stakeholders, and driving projects forward in a structured and proactive manner.
This position would suit someone with a strong engineering background and proven experience in project management, ideally within defence or a related sector. Experience with surveillance, target acquisition, reconnaissance technologies, or similar environments would be highly beneficial.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate project teams to ensure successful delivery of multiple engineering projects
Define project scope, objectives, and technical feasibility with internal stakeholders
Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets
Monitor project progress, performance, and risks, implementing corrective actions where needed
Manage changes to scope, schedule, and cost using appropriate processes
Liaise with operations, supply chain, and external vendors to ensure alignment and delivery
Prepare and present project reports covering status, budgets, and quality metrics
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure effective resource allocation and task delegation based on team capability
Maintain comprehensive project documentationRequirements
Engineering background, ideally within a systems-related discipline
Proven experience managing engineering projects (mechanical, software, electro-optics, or systems)
Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools
Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and structured project gate processes
Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing budgets, costs, and project performance
Familiarity with Microsoft Project and other project management tools
Experience in maritime or defence environments is advantageous
PMP or PRINCE2 certification is desirableSkills & Attributes
Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage risk and drive continuous improvement
Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused approachDue to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain SC-level security clearance.
Benefits
Competitive salary with profit-sharing scheme
Stakeholder pension and private medical cover
Death in service benefit
9-day fortnight (every other Friday off)
Employee rewards and recognition programmeIf you are an experienced Technical Project Manager looking to work on advanced engineering projects in a highly technical environment, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership and make a real impact.
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