Director of Product (AU)

About the role

As Director of Product, you will lead the product organisation at DroneShield, covering both software and hardware product lines. You will lead a product team comprising 8 to 10 members, including product owners and product managers. This role demands a dynamic and hands-on leader capable of balancing strategic vision with daily operational execution.

A key focus of the role is uplifting product capability, including product thinking and best-practice product management frameworks, while continuing to deliver against active programs and customer commitments.

You will work closely with Engineering (HW/SW/Systems/Design), Sales, Marketing and Executive stakeholders to translate business priorities into clear product direction and deliverables.

Reporting directly to the CTO, the position represents an exceptional opportunity for a result-driven individual in a rewarding and fast-growing market.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 

• Product Organisation Leadership: Lead and develop the full product team (Product Managers, Product Owners, Communications), setting clear priorities and ways of working
• Product Strategy & Direction: Define and maintain product direction in alignment with company strategy, in close partnership with the CTO
• Roadmap Ownership: Own and drive product roadmaps across all product lines, balancing strategic investment with near-term delivery commitments
• Product Delivery & Execution: Ensure strong execution discipline across the product function, including backlog prioritisation and delivery alignment with engineering teams
• Product Capability Uplift: Improve product management maturity across the team, including introduction of product frameworks, structured thinking, and best-practice methodologies
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including the CTO, VP of Sensors & Effectors, Systems Engineers, Sales Executives, Developers, Product Managers and Project Managers, to gather requirements, define product features, and ensure alignment with business objectives
• Customer & Market Insight: Bring structured customer and market insights into product decisions, ensuring alignment to real-world operational needs
• Product Launch & Lifecycle: Oversee product lifecycle from concept through to release and continuous improvement
• Performance Monitoring: Track product outcomes and iterate based on data, field feedback, and operational performance

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

• Experience: 8–12 years in product management, including leadership of teams and accountability for product delivery
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Design or a related field
• Strong understanding of both software and hardware development lifecycles
• Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels
• Strong stakeholder management across technical and commercial domains
• Experience building or maturing product organisations and processes
• Ability to bring structure and clarity in a fast-paced, scaling environment
• Attributes
• • Hands-on, pragmatic and delivery-focused
  • Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure where needed
  • Interest or experience in Defence, Security or Critical Systems is advantageous

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working arrangements
• High-impact role in a rapidly scaling global business
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.