About Us
STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined mass-scalable and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.
Were focused on delivering deployable high-performance systemsnot future a time of rising threats STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europetoday.
Your mission
Drive the successful execution of next-generation autonomous defence technology programs. As a Project Manager at STARK you lead cross-functional teams across engineering supply chain and external partners to deliver mission-ready systems on time and to specification. You translate complex technical development into structured program delivery while ensuring alignment between engineering progress and strategic mission objectives.
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end execution of complex development programs defining milestones managing budgets and ensuring delivery against technical and operational requirements.
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between hardware and software engineering production and procurement teams to maintain alignment on critical program paths.
Act as a central interface between engineering teams leadership and external partners translating technical challenges into actionable program decisions.
Identify and proactively manage technical operational and logistical risks implementing mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.
Develop and implement scalable project management and PMO processes to support STARKs transition from startup to structured high-output defense organization.
Plan and optimize resource allocation with team leads to ensure engineering capacity is deployed where it delivers the highest program impact.
Qualifications
Masters degree in Engineering Industrial Engineering Business Engineering Business Administration with technical affinity or a comparable field; a combined technical and business background is preferred.
7 years of professional experience in project or program management ideally within defense aerospace or high-tech hardware environments.
Familiarity with complex systems integration and ideally defense procurement processes or NATO standards.
Experience applying agile or structured project management methodologies to hardware or complex technical product development.
Strong proficiency with modern project management tools such as Jira Confluence Google Workspace and Microsoft tools.
Excellent communication skills in English and German with the ability to engage in technical discussions and provide clear executive-level updates.
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate in high-velocity mission-critical environments.
Recruiter for this position
For further information please reach out to
About us
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 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:
Senior IC
About UsSTARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined mass-scalable and cost effective. This provides our operators with ...
About Us
STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined mass-scalable and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.
Were focused on delivering deployable high-performance systemsnot future a time of rising threats STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europetoday.
Your mission
Drive the successful execution of next-generation autonomous defence technology programs. As a Project Manager at STARK you lead cross-functional teams across engineering supply chain and external partners to deliver mission-ready systems on time and to specification. You translate complex technical development into structured program delivery while ensuring alignment between engineering progress and strategic mission objectives.
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end execution of complex development programs defining milestones managing budgets and ensuring delivery against technical and operational requirements.
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between hardware and software engineering production and procurement teams to maintain alignment on critical program paths.
Act as a central interface between engineering teams leadership and external partners translating technical challenges into actionable program decisions.
Identify and proactively manage technical operational and logistical risks implementing mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.
Develop and implement scalable project management and PMO processes to support STARKs transition from startup to structured high-output defense organization.
Plan and optimize resource allocation with team leads to ensure engineering capacity is deployed where it delivers the highest program impact.
Qualifications
Masters degree in Engineering Industrial Engineering Business Engineering Business Administration with technical affinity or a comparable field; a combined technical and business background is preferred.
7 years of professional experience in project or program management ideally within defense aerospace or high-tech hardware environments.
Familiarity with complex systems integration and ideally defense procurement processes or NATO standards.
Experience applying agile or structured project management methodologies to hardware or complex technical product development.
Strong proficiency with modern project management tools such as Jira Confluence Google Workspace and Microsoft tools.
Excellent communication skills in English and German with the ability to engage in technical discussions and provide clear executive-level updates.
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate in high-velocity mission-critical environments.
Recruiter for this position
For further information please reach out to
About us
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 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:
Senior IC
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