Project Manager

About the Company

Nomad Atomics develops and deploys quantum sensor technology designed for real-world use. The team is focused on bringing commercial quantum sensing into practical application, with the aim of solving difficult sensing challenges across major industries.

The company is expanding quickly and is looking for someone who is enthusiastic about helping take advanced technology from research into market-ready execution.

Role Overview

This position is for an ambitious project manager who can improve operational performance across the business by creating scalable workflows, coordinating work between teams, and keeping daily execution on track.

Reporting to the COO, the role sits at the centre of science, engineering, and commercial delivery. You will work closely with engineering, physics, manufacturing, and commercial teams to keep projects moving smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain integrated plans for major technical and product development initiatives.
• Create, refine, and implement project delivery methods, tools, reporting approaches, and workflows suited to a fast-moving research-heavy environment.
• Facilitate sprint planning sessions, daily standups, retrospectives, and cross-functional coordination meetings.
• Support execution discipline and follow-through across all project stakeholders.
• Spot risks, blockers, interdependencies, and potential scope changes early, then escalate them with practical recommendations.
• Coordinate work across multiple teams to keep delivery aligned.
• Partner with technical leads to convert complex development work into clear, actionable plans.
• Keep project dashboards, Gantt charts, and status updates accurate and current.
• Coordinate partner-facing delivery timelines with company leadership.
• Prepare and manage project delivery reports for external stakeholders in line with leadership guidance.
• Monitor vendor performance on active projects and help coordinate schedules.
• Handle procurement processes and operational contracting tasks.

Candidate Profile

The ideal person is curious, self-driven, and genuinely interested in emerging technologies. You should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, be comfortable with ambiguity, and be motivated by the chance to help build something new.

You will need to bring creativity, problem-solving ability, and a strong willingness to take on challenges and find practical solutions.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in project or program management within a technology, engineering, scientific, or product development setting.
• A technical background in engineering or science.
• Proven ability to manage work with significant technical uncertainty and lengthy lead times.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical projects.
• Hands-on experience with agile tools such as Jira, along with structured program tracking methods.
• Previous exposure to deep-tech, quantum, robotics, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, or similar R&D-intensive industries is preferred.
• Full working rights in Australia are required.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Melbourne, Australia. The role is primarily onsite, with occasional work-from-home flexibility. Regular in-person collaboration with the technical team is an important part of the job.

The company offers a competitive salary, employee share options, and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

No vacancy count, application deadline, or salary amount was specified in the source.

Company Focus

The business is built around quantum sensing and the development of field-ready quantum technologies for practical applications.