Managing Director
Core
Lead and grow the German business for a global defense company, serving as the senior executive representative to the Bundeswehr and German Ministry of Defence.
Role type
Senior IC Managing Director (Defense Business Development)
Builds
Long-range precision strike weapons (Anthem) for the US and allies
Domain
Defense / Military Procurement
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic customer engagement, contract negotiation, market strategy development, stakeholder management, government relations, partnership development, business development, regulatory navigation, executive presence (via careerplan.io/jobs/3B-00F-2F-E6E-managing-director)
Preferred skills
Former senior military officer experience, NATO program support, relationships with prime contractors, emerging defense technology introduction, autonomous systems/aerospace background, venture-backed company experience, security clearance
Technologies
Anthem weapon system, autonomous systems, aerospace, munitions, robotics
Responsibilities
Build executive relationships with the Bundeswehr, Bundestag, and BMVg; lead strategic customer engagement with senior military and government leaders; negotiate complex Bundeswehr contracts; develop and execute the German market strategy; represent the company at industry conferences and government engagements; identify strategic partnerships with defense companies and research organizations; advise leadership on defense priorities and procurement trends; collaborate with internal teams to align customer needs with product strategy.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC