Technical Project Manager
12 month contract
Full-time onsite work required – Perth / Remote applicants will not be considered
We're partnering with a globally recognised mining technology organisation seeking an experienced
Technical Project Manager
to lead the delivery of complex engineering initiatives. This role will work closely with software, systems, test, and product engineering teams to drive project execution, manage technical dependencies, and ensure key milestones are achieved. You'll act as the central point of coordination across engineering functions, helping teams stay aligned, remove delivery obstacles, and keep projects on track. This opportunity is ideally suited to someone who started their career in engineering and has successfully transitioned into technical project leadership.
What you'll be doing
Lead engineering projects from planning through to delivery
Drive execution across software, systems engineering, test, and product teams
Partner with schedulers to develop and maintain detailed project plans
Break down project schedules into actionable engineering deliverables
Coordinate activities across multiple engineering disciplines
Track milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies
Ensure engineering teams deliver against agreed schedules and commitments
Facilitate collaboration between teams to resolve technical and delivery challenges
Challenge assumptions, estimates, and delivery plans where required
Identify and remove barriers impacting project progress
Drive accountability across engineering teams without direct authority
Ensure engineering and project governance processes are followed
Lead project reviews, status reporting, and continuous improvement activities
What you need to bring
Engineering background with progression into project or program management




Minimum 5 years' experience delivering engineering or technology projects
Experience working directly with software, systems, and test engineering teams
Strong technical aptitude and the ability to engage credibly with engineers
Proven ability to coordinate complex technical programs and dependencies
Experience developing and managing engineering delivery schedules
Ability to challenge technical estimates and assess delivery risks
Strong problem-solving and issue-resolution skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
Ability to influence outcomes and drive collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated ability to operate independently and deliver results with minimal supervision
Strong understanding of project management disciplines, governance, risk, and delivery controls
Bonus points for
Mining industry experience
Exposure to fleet management systems, mining technology, or autonomy solutions
Software engineering project delivery experience
Systems engineering exposure
PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification
Important to know
Full working rights required
This role will require the successful candidate to work on site full time 5 days per week.
Remote applicants will not be considered.
If you're looking for a technically challenging role where you'll partner closely with engineering teams to deliver the technologies shaping the future of mining operations, we'd love to hear from you.
At Clicks we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
We provide reasonable adjustments, including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with a disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please call ************ or ******
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📌 Technical Project Manager (Western Australia)
🏢 Clicks It Recruitment
📍 Western Australia