Technical Program Manager (m/f/d)

The Role

As a Technical Program Manager (m/f/d), you will lead one of the most impactful initiatives in European defense technology by transforming legacy military vehicles into intelligent, connected, and autonomous systems. Our operating system integrates hardware and software components such as edge computing units, autonomy kits, GPS/localization modules, and advanced sensor payloads into a seamless retrofit solution. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating this complex ecosystem across internal teams, suppliers, and international partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of Mithra OS as a hardware-software platform from requirements to field deployment
• Drive timelines, dependencies, and execution across multiple workstreams: embedded computing, autonomy kits, software interfaces, localization modules, and sensor payloads
• Ensure system-level integration: edge data processing, communications, and compatibility with NATO legacy vehicles
• Coordinate across hardware, software, production, and business units in Germany, UK, and Ukraine
• Translate military and field requirements into clear technical deliverables and milestones
• Manage technical documentation, test plans, compliance, and certification processes
• Maintain high standards for system quality, integration readiness, and field operability
• Serve as the primary internal owner of program-level risk management, trade-offs, and prioritization

Your Profile

• 5+ years in complex tech program/project management, ideally in robotics, defense, aerospace, or embedded systems
• Strong technical understanding of edge computing, sensors, autonomy kits, and hardware/software integration
• Proven track record of delivering multi-disciplinary hardware/software systems on time and in the field
• Experience with defense-grade standards, vehicle systems, or EU/NATO modernization programs is a strong plus
• High attention to detail, structured thinking, and confident decision-making under pressure
• Fluent in English and proficiency in another European language is a plus
• Able to align stakeholders, clear roadblocks, and keep teams focused on execution

Benefits And Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A shaping role in an emerging dual use company
• Opportunity to work with a highly innovative, international, and dynamic team
• Room for professional growth and development
• Participation in the company's success, with access to regular events, knowledge exchange and meetups