CareerPlan

Project Manager

Mount Maunganui, Bay of PlentyFull-time2026-10-13

Core

Lead complex engineering and R&D projects from concept through prototype, testing, and deployment for autonomous aircraft, robotic systems, and maritime platforms.

Role type

Senior IC Project Manager (Engineering/R&D)

Builds

Uncrewed platforms (autonomous aircraft, robotic systems, maritime platforms)

Domain

Aerospace, Robotics, Defense, Autonomous Systems

Required skills

Project management, stakeholder management, risk management, budget management, schedule management, cross-functional team leadership, regulatory compliance knowledge, project tool proficiency (Jira, MS Project, Asana, Monday.com)

Preferred skills

Engineering degree, PMP/PRINCE2 certification, experience in aerospace/defense/autonomous systems, knowledge of certification frameworks

Technologies

Jira, MS Project, Asana, Monday.com

Responsibilities

Lead planning and delivery of complex engineering and R&D projects; Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, manufacturing, and technical disciplines; Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and priorities; Act as liaison between internal teams, customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders; Support prototype development, testing, and certification activities; Drive project reporting, governance, and documentation; Proactively identify risks and remove roadblocks.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC