We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications.
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Associate Director / Senior Programme Manager to lead the development and delivery of our space-based tactical surveillance, reconnaissance, and target acquisition system. As part of the joint venture you will be responsible for ensuring the overall programme’s success whilst also focusing on the specific AI and software elements being developed by Helsing.
Leadership : Provide overall direction and management for the ISR constellation, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives and stakeholder requirements.
Cross-functional Management: Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary teams from different partner companies (payload, bus, software, as well as launch, ground and operations segments) to achieve programme milestones.
Ensure the successful development of artificial intelligence and software and how this is integrated and testing into the overall constellation.
Schedule and Budget Management: Develop, maintain, and control integrated master schedules, cost baselines, and resource allocation to ensure the programme is delivered on time and within budget.
Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate programme risks and opportunities, developing contingency plans as needed.
Provide regular, clear, and concise status updates, reports, and presentations to senior management, customers, and stakeholders on programme progress, issues, and accomplishments.
Contract Management: Oversee contract execution, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
Proven experience in programme or project management within the automotive, aviation, defence or space industry, with a preference for experience with satellite systems and constellations
Demonstrated success in managing complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept to delivery, including the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and risks
Expertise in consortium management, ensuring the programme’s success across multiple partners, suppliers and sub-suppliers
Proven experience in delivering software-intensive programmes, in-depth knowledge of SDLC and integrating software into hardware/systems
Expertise in programme management methodologies, tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project), and best practices; formal management certificate considered a plus
Are eligible for and willing to undergo clearance process for a German “Ü2” Personal Security Clearance.
Master's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science), or a related technical field, or equivalent experience in programme management.
Competitive salary and VSOP options
Occupational Pension and Disability Insurance
Relocation suppor t: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
Health & wellness: gym membership, mental health support (Nilo.Social : regularly company events and monthly social allowances
Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work at full pay
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