Head of Technical Project Management

About the role

To drive mission success by ensuring our R&D powerhouses can stay focused on innovation, we are looking for a Head of Technical Project Management. Your primary goal is to build and lead a high-performing project management team that bridges the gap between complex R&D and flawless execution.

What you'll do

• Build and Lead a unified technical project management team that facilitates collaboration across software and hardware R&D domains
• Relieve the burden from Program Managers, allowing them to focus on technical R&D while your team handles the complexities of project lifecycle management
• Drive Multi-Program Delivery, leading customer-facing projects that require the synchronization of multiple internal workstreams to achieve excellent results
• Design the frameworks and technical processes that turn bespoke customer needs into repeatable, scalable project successes
• Personally identify and land top-tier project management talent to scale the delivery and solutions engineering functions
• Define the "Stark Way" for technical project execution, ensuring projects are delivered with consistency, speed, and precision
• Lead the synchronization of hardware and software R&D projects to ensure seamless integration and deployment of autonomous systems
• Implement robust reporting frameworks and real-time dashboards to provide absolute visibility into project health and team performance

What you'll need

• 7-10+ years of experience in technical project management or leadership, ideally within high-growth SaaS, GovTech, or deep-tech environments
• Proven history of building and scaling teams from the ground up
• Deep exposure to hardware and software integration, robotics, or embedded systems
• You thrive under pressure and possess the "founder's grit" needed to build a department from a blank sheet of paper
• You possess the drive and capability to simply get things done
• You effortlessly distill complex technical contexts into simple, compelling written and spoken communication
• You move with urgency, take full ownership, and relentlessly follow through until the result is delivered
• Proficient with modern tools like Jira, Confluence, and advanced planning/reporting platforms

Nice to have

• A background in military service or the Cyber/IT domain is a strong plus
• A mature understanding of handling classified information and supporting B2G (Business-to-Government) customers

What they offer

• Direct Impact: Work alongside senior engineering leaders who are shaping the future of cutting-edge autonomous defense systems
• Trust and Responsibility: A high-trust environment offering significant responsibility and influence from Day One
• Mission Critical: Your work directly contributes to urgent defense capabilities for NATO-aligned nations
• Accelerated Learning: Experience a steep learning curve and unparalleled professional growth