Associate Programme Manager - Air Defence
Helsing
Seniority
Midweight
Model
In-Office
Sector
Salary
Undisclosed
Contract
Full-Time
About the role
As Associate Programme Manager - Air Defence you will have the opportunity to shape and align Helsing's strategic partnerships and ambitious customer programmes that define the future of Air Defence. You will directly participate in work with industry partners, procurement agencies and Armed Forces, supporting the shaping and execution of business strategy, vision, and roadmap for current and future air defence programmes.
What you'll do
- Guide market activities in air defence, engage external stakeholders, and build lasting industry partnerships to support Helsing's overarching strategy
- Anticipate market trends and client needs to identify and establish new business opportunities
- Coordinate strategic campaigns and manage the activities required to deliver on business goals
- Ensure the successful execution and commercial delivery of the air defence projects you oversee
- Collaborate closely with technical delivery teams to translate complex capability requirements into actionable programme milestones
- Learn from and collaborate with senior leadership to continuously refine programme execution and relationship management strategies
What you'll need
- Fluency in German (speaking and writing)
- Deep understanding of the defence sector, public sector, or complex consultancy environments
- Foundational knowledge in engineering, business, political science, data science, or a related discipline
- Collaborative approach to capability delivery, focusing on building sustainable partnerships with established industry stakeholders
- Ability to communicate complex programme statuses clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
- Strong commitment to delivering critical software-based capabilities to operators in the field
Nice to have
- Operational insight from prior military experience, particularly within air defence or related domains
What they offer
- Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP)
- Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
- Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
- Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support
- Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
- Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave and 100% remote work option during pregnancy