Senior Business Development Manager - Government Program Germany
LiveEO
Seniority
Senior
Model
Hybrid
Sector
Salary
Undisclosed
Contract
Full-Time
About the role
Build and embed satellite-based intelligence and data access into Germany's most critical government programs. You will play a key role in positioning LiveEO as a trusted capability partner within Germany's security and government ecosystem, navigating German defence procurement and converting early engagements into procurement-ready opportunities.
What you'll do
- Build and deepen relationships across Bundeswehr, BMVg, BAAINBw, and related agencies
- Navigate and manage German defence procurement processes
- Convert early engagements into procurement-ready opportunities
- Lead and support tenders, frameworks, and contract negotiations
- Identify and execute entry strategies into procurement pathways
- Develop partnerships with prime contractors to enable indirect access
- Position LiveEO capabilities in terms of operational and mission value
- Drive revenue growth through secured contracts and program inclusion
What you'll need
- 5–10+ years of experience working with Bundeswehr, BMVg, BAAINBw, or similar institutions
- Experience in a fast-paced tech scale-up, startup, or relevant commercial environment
- Military or relevant national security background strongly preferred
- Eligible to obtain security clearance in Germany
- Proven experience with German government tenders and procurement processes
- Track record of contributing to or winning large government contracts
- Strong network within German defence and security ecosystem
- Fluent German and English; willingness to travel ~30–40% within Germany
Nice to have
- Experience working with Earth Observation, satellite data, intelligence and risk management solutions
- Experience scaling pilots to programs
- Track record of working with Bundeswehr innovation units (e.g. CIHBw)
- An additional European language
What they offer
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work model
- Employee stock option program participation
- Urban Sports membership and BVG subsidy, corporate pension program
- Office in Berlin Kreuzberg with free fruit, nuts and drinks
- Collaborative learning environment with workshops and knowledge sharing
