Program Manager Just posted!
- Lead complex engineering and product development programs from concept through production and commercial release.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, software, hardware, product, manufacturing and operations teams, managing plans, budgets, timelines, risks and dependencies.
- Establish program governance, report progress to senior leaders, and improve delivery processes and production readiness.
- Long-term day-rate contract with extensions, up to $850pd inc. super
- Lead complex engineering programs across product development, technology and manufacturing
- Melbourne-based opportunity within an established global organisation
Program Manager | Instrumentation Engineering & Product Development
An established global organisation is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex engineering and product development initiatives within a technically driven environment.
This is an opportunity for a commercially minded and technically capable Program Manager to take ownership of significant programs, bringing together multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex products and solutions from development through to production.
Working closely with senior leadership and teams across engineering, product development and operations, you will play a key role in driving delivery outcomes, improving processes and ensuring programs align with broader business objectives.
Who you will be working with:
You will join an established organisation operating within a global technology and manufacturing environment, working alongside experienced technical and business leaders.
The role sits within a product-focused environment where engineering, software, hardware and operational functions work together to develop and deliver sophisticated technical solutions.
With close involvement across the product development lifecycle, you will have visibility across multiple functions and the opportunity to influence how complex programs are planned, coordinated and delivered.
This is an initial contract engagement with potential for a permanent transition, offering the opportunity to establish yourself within the business and contribute to longer-term initiatives.
Benefits to the successful applicant:
- Opportunity to lead complex, technically challenging programs with significant business impact.
- Initial contract engagement with potential to transition into a permanent position.
- Work alongside experienced engineering, product and operational leadership teams.
- Exposure to end-to-end product development, from early-stage design through to production.
- Opportunity to influence program delivery, governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Join an established global organisation with a strong focus on innovation and operational excellence.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Lead the planning and delivery of complex engineering and product development programs from initial concept through to production and commercial release.
- Develop integrated program plans, coordinating multiple projects, workstreams, resources and delivery milestones.
- Partner with technical and business leaders to establish priorities, manage expectations and drive successful outcomes.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, software, hardware, product development and operations.
- Manage program budgets, timelines, resources, risks, issues and interdependencies.
- Establish effective program governance and provide regular progress updates to senior leadership.
- Drive collaboration between product development, engineering, manufacturing, procurement and quality functions.
- Oversee production readiness and the transition of developed products into operational environments.
- Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, operational efficiency and overall program performance.
We are looking for someone with:
- Strong understanding of integrated hardware, software and electro-mechanical systems.
- 3+ years' experience in Program Management, with a demonstrated track record of delivering complex programs.
- 5+ years' experience leading cross-functional engineering or product development projects.
- Proven experience taking complex physical products through development, production readiness and commercialisation.
- Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering, R&D and manufacturing teams.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and leadership capabilities.
- Demonstrated experience managing program budgets, resources, risks and delivery schedules.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science or a related discipline, or recognised project/program management certification.
Desirable experience:
- Scientific instrumentation and technical equipment.
- Advanced manufacturing and industrial technology.
- Automation, robotics and integrated engineering systems.
- Complex hardware and software product development.
- New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI).
- Manufacturing integration and production readiness.
- Agile, Lean or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience across scientific, technical or engineering-led industries will be highly regarded.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For a confidential discussion, please contact Gladys Nathania at Fuse Recruitment at gnathania@fuserecruitment.com.
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Consultant
Gladys Nathania Kunardi
Senior Recruitment Consultant
0485 088 398
gnathania@fuserecruitment.com
Reference number: BH-40320
Profession:Technology & TransformationProject Services & Transformation
Company: Fuse Recruitment
Date posted: 12th Nov, 2026
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