Product Development Manager

Who We Are:

Bradken is equipping the resource sector to sustainably advance society.

As a Product Development Manager – Digital Solutions, you'll be joining a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of wear products and services for mining equipment..

With 3,000 team members worldwide and a bold goal of carbon neutrality by 2030, you’ll be part of a diverse team driving innovation, accuracy, and service excellence.

Role Summary:

As the Product Development Manager – Digital Solutions, you will turn strategic digital ambitions into real, deliverable products. You will work closely with Product Managers, Sales teams, and technology specialists to shape the digital roadmap, define priorities, and translate high-level objectives into actionable projects. You will stay across emerging technologies, identify new opportunities, and ensure stakeholders are informed and aligned throughout the development journey.

You will lead the scoping and design of digital solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define user requirements, solution designs, and technical specifications. You will ensure compliance with internal standards, cybersecurity requirements, and relevant quality frameworks, while acting as the key decision-maker for product direction.

You will oversee project delivery once scopes are approved, maintaining close communication with internal and external technology teams, managing scope changes, and providing regular progress updates. You will run field trials and user acceptance testing, balancing speed to market with quality and scalability. You will guide products through beta, early-release, and full-release stages with clear communication to the business.

You will ensure training materials, technical documentation, and marketing support are developed and delivered effectively. You will enable sales, engineering, and applications teams to confidently take digital products to market. You will also champion continuous improvement by gathering user feedback, analysing insights, and supporting regional teams with product investigations and enhancements. Your work will directly shape the success and adoption of Bradken’s digital solutions.

Key Technical Criteria:

• Proven experience in digital product development and project management, preferably relating to Mining product and/or IoT applications.
• Strong general understanding of digital solution architectures including IoT, edge processing, comms networks and software development within a Mining application.
• Ability to produce quality, detailed technical and user training documentation.
• Experience with conducting field trials and user acceptance testing.
• Experience in project management with demonstrated experience of using agile methodologies and an understanding of waterfall methods and capital funding requirements in a corporate environment
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects in parallel, on time and on budget.

This is a Newcastle or Remote (Australia).

At Bradken, you’ll join a team that values curiosity, accountability, and collaboration  where your insights will shape business strategy and your leadership will enable financial success across global operations.

Be challenged. Be inspired. Be heard. Apply now and lead a team that builds with pride, safety, and purpose.

Why join our team at Bradken?

• Safety first environment and mindset
• Flexible work options
• Competitive Total Reward Packages
• Global and local recognition programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Learning and Development focus
• Education assistance
• EAP for you and your family
• Community Involvement program

If you are interested in joining a team that is making a significant impact in the industry, we invite you to submit your application, along with your resume and a concise cover letter outlining why this position aligns with your career aspirations. Please note that the closing date for applications is February 25, 2026.

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Prior to commencing employment, candidates will be required to complete a psychometric assessment, and a pre-employment medical examination, which includes drug and alcohol testing.

WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO APPROACHES FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, engaging, and flexible work environment for our employees, as we believe that remarkable outcomes arise when individuals are empowered to express their authentic selves in their work. All employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.