Executive Project Manager to the VP Engineering (all genders)
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Job Summary
About Us
STARK is building the next generation of defence technology - autonomous software-defined mass-scalable systems that operate across air land and maritime domains. Our software platform is the cognitive core of these systems: autonomy navigation targeting sensing mission control and ground-station UI all come together here.
The software organization works as aplatform teamsupporting multiple hardware programs simultaneously. All unmanned systems of the STARK family rely on the same software platform evolving rapidly reliably and intelligently. The software teams are based in multiple locations across Europe and Ukraine.
To keep this velocity without losing clarity and to help our VP Software scale the software organization we are hiring anExecutive Project Manager to the VP Engineering.
Your mission
Be the VP Softwares right hand - the operational and strategic force that keeps the software team aligned high-performing and able to execute across multiple hardware programs at once.
This role ishigh-trust high-visibility and high-impact. You will move between strategic thinking and hands-on coordination daily. You will bring clarity into messy environments. You will see risks before others do. You will translate technical complexity into clear decisions. And you will help a fast-growing engineering team stay focused on what matters most.
We are not looking for a process administrator. We are looking for someone who:
thrives in chaos
loves solving organizational puzzles
communicates crisply
keeps teams aligned when stakes are high
Responsibilities
Drive Cross-Program Alignment and Software Delivery
Align ambitious software team goals with hardware program goals and drive software delivery
Track timelines unblock teams and adjust plans as new realities emerge
Make sure everyone has the same picture of priorities trade-offs and upcoming deliverables
Solve prioritization conflicts across software teams and hardware programs
Define and enforce quality safety and security standards
Prepare for audits and certifications
Continuously Improve the Delivery System and Grow People
Shape the software teams operating system that embraces autonomy and speed and ensures in-time in-quality delivery
Maintain clear interfaces with other R&D functions like hardware system engineering flight testing as well as Production and the leadership team
Create lightweight but robust processes: planning cadences reporting frameworks alignment rituals dashboards documentation standards. The goal is to adhere to high quality standards of the defence industry without slowing down
Foster a continuous improvement work environment where software engineers and product owners can thrive and grow
Support hiring for key positions in the growing software organization
Be the VP Softwares Strategic Partner
Prepare decision-ready briefs technical summaries risk assessments and recommendations
Help the VP Software focus on what only they can do and be able to catch everything else
Represent the VP when needed in meetings working groups or cross-functional discussions
Run high impact initiatives with company-wide impact
Qualifications
Experience
4 yearsin program/project management product operations consulting or similar roles ideally in complex engineering environments.
Experience with bothsoftware-firstenvironments andcross-functional engineeringteams is a plus.
Automotive aerospace or related industry background where hardware-software integration is a key element of the product is also a plus.
Defence robotics or embedded-systems exposure is helpful butorganizational thinking and execution discipline matter more.
You Have the Following Qualities
You are calm in chaos.You bring clarity when things get confusing and help others stay grounded.
You notice the problems others miss.Risks dependencies tensions you catch them early.
You think in systems.You understand how teams fit together and how decisions ripple across an organization.
You thrive in ambiguity.You dont wait for fully formed instructions you shape them.
You communicate crisply.Whether its written spoken or summarizing complex technical context you make things simple.
You build trust quickly.You operate with discretion integrity and a low-ego attitude.
You act like an owner.You move fast and follow through.
You get things done.
Tools & Mindset
Comfortable using Jira Confluence planning tools and whatever the team needs to run well.
Highly proactive structured and capable of independently pushing things across the finish line.
Able to work closely with engineers without needing to be one.
Sensible handling of classified information and B2G customers.
Why STARK
Work directly with senior engineering leaders shaping cutting-edge autonomous systems.
High-trust environment with significant responsibility from day one.
Your work directly impacts urgent defence capability for NATO-aligned nations.
Opportunity to influence the organizational and operational backbone of our software platform.
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About us
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
Required Experience:
Exec
Key Skills
- React Native
- AI
- Enterprise Software
- React
- Node.js
- Redis
- AWS
- Software Development
- IOS
- Team Management
- Product Development
- Mobile Applications
About Company
LEGAL DISCLAIMER We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic pro ... View more
