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(Senior) Programme Manager - Land

Helsing · Munich · Berlin

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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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