Techforce Personnel are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading South Australian precision manufacturing organisation servicing the Defence, Aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors.
With sustained growth and a strong pipeline of work, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a highly regarded team delivering complex engineering and manufacturing projects for some of Australia's most demanding industries.
This is a hands-on role that will see you take ownership of projects from initial customer engagement through to final delivery, working closely with engineering, production, quality and supply chain teams to ensure successful outcomes.
We are also interested in speaking with Project Coordinators, Project Officers, Production Planners or Manufacturing Supervisors looking to take the next step into a Project Management position.
About the Role
You will manage a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from smaller manufacturing programs through to large-scale, technically complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, suppliers and production disciplines.
Managing projects from initiation through to final delivery
Developing and maintaining project schedules and tracking key milestones
Coordinating engineering, manufacturing, quality and procurement activities
Managing project budgets, costs and expenditure
Building and maintaining robust customer relationships
Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure successful project outcomes
Identifying project risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies
Reviewing technical drawings, specifications and manufacturing documentation
Providing regular project updates and reporting to stakeholders
Managing project scope, priorities and change requests




Working closely with workshop and operational teams to remove bottlenecks and drive delivery performance
About You
We are looking for someone who enjoys working within a technical environment and can confidently balance customer expectations, commercial requirements and operational outcomes.
You may already be an experienced Project Manager, or you may currently be working in a project support, engineering or manufacturing leadership role and be ready for your next career step.
To be successful, you will ideally possess:
Experience managing projects, programs, production activities or manufacturing operations
Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience using Microsoft Project or similar project scheduling software
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to project delivery
Experience with budgets, cost control and project expenditure
Exposure to supplier and subcontractor management
A practical understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments
Highly Regarded Experience
Manufacturing
Defence
CNC Machining
Fabrication
Toolmaking
Mechanical Engineering
What's On Offer?
Permanent full-time opportunity
9-day fortnight
Long-term career progression opportunities
Exposure to technically diverse and challenging projects
Work with a respected South Australian manufacturer supporting Defence and Aerospace sectors
Opportunity to further develop your project management, commercial and technical capabilities
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of the projects being delivered, applicants must be Australian Citizens and be eligible to work within Defence-related programs.
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