[Applicants: Over 200 applicants | Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | Type: Full-time | Level: Mid-Senior level]
Job Title: Project Manager – Defence Simulator & Training SystemsDepartment:Research & DevelopmentExperience:5–10 YearsJob PurposeWe are seeking an experiencedProject Managerto lead and deliver complexdefence simulator and training system projects, involvingcross-functional teams spanning Software, Mechanical, and Electronics disciplines. The role requires strong hands-on expertise inAgile and Scrum project management, along with the ability to manageend-to-end product development lifecyclesin a highly technical and compliance-driven environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & ExecutionPlan, execute, monitor, and close multi-disciplinary R&D projects related todefence simulators, training systems, and embedded solutions.Define project scope, milestones, schedules, budgets, and deliverables in coordination with stakeholders.Ensure adherence to contractual requirements, technical specifications, ATPs, and quality plans.Cross-Functional Team ManagementLead and coordinateSoftware, Mechanical, Electronics and System Integration teams.Facilitate effective collaboration between teams with diverse engineering backgrounds.Resolve inter-team dependencies, resource conflicts, and technical escalations.Agile / Scrum ImplementationAct asScrum Master / Agile Project Managerwhere applicable.Plan and manageSprint cycles, backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.Track velocity, burn-down charts, and delivery commitments.Adapt Agile practices to suithardware + software + system integration projects.Stakeholder & Customer CoordinationServe as the primary interface betweenR&D, Quality, Production, Program Management, and Customers (Defence / Government / OEMs).Present project status, risks, mitigation plans, and progress reports to internal and external stakeholders.Support customer reviews, design reviews (PDR/CDR), FAT/SAT, and acceptance activities.Risk, Quality & Compliance ManagementIdentify technical, schedule, cost, and integration risks and drive mitigation plans.Ensure compliance withdefence standards, internal quality systems, and configuration management processes.Coordinate with QA for audits, documentation, and acceptance readiness.Documentation & ReportingMaintain comprehensive project documentation includi...