(Senior) Programme Manager - Land
Helsing · Munich · Berlin
Defenseonsitesenior
At a glance
Highlights
- Lead a complex, high-stakes defence programme in Helsing's Land domain.
- Own senior relationships with military customers, BAAINBw and industry primes.
- Drive delivery across multi-year timelines with engineering and operational teams.
What they offer
- Competitive salary and VSOP options
- Relocation support up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
- €500/£450 yearly learning allowance
- Gym membership and mental health support via Nilo.health
- Regular company events and monthly social allowances
- Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid primary, 6 weeks secondary
- 5 days paid family emergency leave with flexible return support
Ideal candidate
Mission-driven programme leader with deep defence sector experience who thrives owning senior military stakeholders and steering complex, regulated programmes to mission delivery.
Requirements
- Multiple years managing end-to-end programme delivery within the defence sector
- Proven ability to own senior relationships across MoDs, armed forces and industrial consortia
- Track record building steering mechanisms, risk frameworks and executive reporting in regulated environments
- Full fluency in English and German (C1 minimum) and willingness to travel regularly
- Ability to immediately obtain or currently hold national security clearance
Lab profile
About Helsing
Defence AI company building AI-enabled capabilities to protect democracies.
What they build
- Autonomous combat drones (HX-2)
- AI agents for fighter aircraft
- AI-based surveillance and reconnaissance systems
Known for
- Defence AI
- Autonomy and robotics
- Perception and sensor fusion
- Avionics and systems engineering
Key facts
- Founded in 2021
- Headquartered in Berlin, Germany
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