Senior Technical Project/Program Manager — Defense and Public Programs
Core
Lead software projects for German Armed Forces and public-sector defense organizations, aligning operational needs with technical feasibility to deliver sovereign defense systems.
Role type
Senior Technical Project Manager (Defense & Public Sector)
Builds
Software-defined defense systems, C2/C4ISR/MDO solutions, autonomous systems, and collaborative software development environments.
Domain
Defense, Public Sector, Robotics, Embedded Software, Aerospace
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | client delivery
Required skills
Project management for technically complex iterative projects, Defense/public-sector technology domain expertise, Distributed software systems knowledge (embedded, edge, networking, cloud), Stakeholder management with engineering teams and external partners, Budget and schedule management, Risk management, Contractual commitment management, Fluent German and English
Preferred skills
Experience with Bundeswehr ecosystem or NATO/allied defense customers, Existing security clearance, Experience in classified environments, Familiarity with DevSecOps/CI/CD/verification & validation, Public procurement experience
Technologies
Software-defined defense, C2/C4ISR, Multi-Domain Operations, tactical communications, AI-enabled defense systems, DevSecOps, CI/CD, distributed systems
Responsibilities
Lead defense and public-sector software projects from initiation through iterative delivery, Define and refine project scope with customers and engineering teams, Translate operational needs into technical work packages, Balance customer value, technical feasibility, budget, timing, and capacity, Coordinate engineering execution across internal teams and external partners, Manage schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and contractual commitments, Represent the company in customer reviews, demonstrations, and steering committees
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC