(Senior) Programme Manager - Military Exercises

Highlights

• Own Helsing’s end-to-end role in a major multinational air exercise.
• Shape what the Bundeswehr learns as systems meet real operators.
• Translate exercise needs into flight-ready decisions across engineering.

What they offer

• Competitive salary and VSOP options
• Relocation support up to €2,500 and temporary accommodation
• Yearly learning allowance
• Gym membership and mental health support
• Regular company events and social allowances
• Enhanced parental leave and family emergency leave

Ideal candidate

Mission-driven coordinator with defence or aerospace test experience who thrives when timelines compress. Collaborative, humble problem-solver motivated to align operators and engineers to protect democracies.

Requirements

• Proven track record coordinating military exercises or engineering test programmes in defence or aerospace
• Represent organisation credibly with customers, partners and suppliers
• Communicate fluently in German and English with technical and non-technical audiences
• University degree or equivalent experience in relevant field
• Work securely with classified data and understand information-security rules
• Keep teams moving when timelines compress and requirements evolve
• High performer who thrives in fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, humble and problem-solving mindset
• Willing to travel regularly
• Ready to meet requirements for security clearance
• Nice to have: familiarity with tactical data links, particularly Link 16
• Nice to have: working knowledge of security gateways, cryptography and data networks