Senior Product Manager - Technology

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

Are you passionate about driving innovation from concept to launch? We’re looking for a Senior Product Manager - Technology to lead cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle of product development, from feasibility to final qualification. 

The role is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of product development initiatives from concept to launch. This role ensures that projects are strategically aligned, technically feasible, and delivered on time while meeting quality and regulatory standards. Acting as a central point of coordination across cross-functional teams, the manager plays a key role in driving innovation, managing risk, and ensuring the delivery of high-impact, market-ready products.

What you will be doing

• Manage end-to-end development projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
• Conduct feasibility assessments to evaluate technical and commercial viability.
• Lead technology and material selection processes to ensure optimal product performance.
• Oversee product design, ensuring it meets functional, regulatory, and user requirements.
• Drive design verification and validation activities to ensure quality and compliance.
• Coordinate prototype builds and qualification testing.
• Manage final product qualification, ensuring readiness for market launch.

What you will bring

• Proven experience in managing complex product development projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials science, and product lifecycle management.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience with design controls, regulatory standards, and quality systems (especially in regulated industries like medical devices, automotive, or aerospace, if applicable).
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.