Director of Product
Work with cutting-edge AI technology that helps make the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) develops market-leading counter-drone solutions used by military organisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement operating in some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world. Employees work at the forefront of innovation, solving complex technical problems and delivering mission-critical capabilities where performance, reliability, and speed matter.
As an ASX200-listed company and the world's only publicly listed pure-play counter-drone business, DroneShield is experiencing rapid growth. Revenue increased from A$57 million in 2024 to more than A$217 million in 2025, supported by record profitability, a global sales pipeline exceeding A$2.5 billion, and annual R&D investment of over A$50 million.
Since 2017, DroneShield has grown from 11 employees to more than 550 globally, with operations across Australia, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, supporting customers in over 70 countries.
The role is based at DroneShield's Sydney headquarters, which houses corporate, commercial, engineering, and operational teams supporting the company's global growth and customer base.
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.
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