Programme Manager – Land

Highlights

• Run a workstream within Helsing's Land defence programme keeping delivery on track.
• Plan and lead live customer trials, range tests and field demonstrations on-site.
• Coordinate engineering, commercial and operational teams to pull in capabilities.

What they offer

• Competitive salary and VSOP options
• Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
• Learning allowance: €500 / £450 yearly
• Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
• Regular company events and monthly social allowances
• Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary
• Family support: 5 days paid family emergency leave, remote work option during pregnancy and phased return

Ideal candidate

Mission-driven programme manager with UK defence hardware delivery experience who thrives coordinating engineers, customers and partners through trials and delivery, motivated by protecting democracies with responsible AI.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering into UK defence programmes with hardware or hybrid hardware/software delivery on Programmes of Record
• Deep practical knowledge of UK MoD Acquisition Lifecycle including CADMID cycle, ASG and DE&S gated reviews
• Practical experience leading live trials, field demonstrations or range tests in operational defence environments
• Exposure to Defence Safety Case management and environmental qualification standards such as Def Stan 00-035 and MIL-STD-810
• Managed complex supply chains including Tier 1/2 manufacturing partners with working knowledge of ITAR and UK Export Control Regulations
• Structured project management methods to build schedules, Gantt charts, critical path analyses and risk frameworks
• Hold active UK SC clearance or be eligible and willing to undergo national security vetting
• Full fluency in English written and spoken