Job description
Job description
About the Job:
We’re looking for an experienced Principal Technical Program Manager - (m/f/d) to join one of our clients and lead its Product Management strategies. In your day-to-day work, you’ll focus on streamlining the end-to-end delivery of Mithra OS—a hardware-software platform—and managing timelines and dependencies across workstreams that include embedded computing, autonomy kits, software interfaces, localization modules, and sensor payloads. You'll have the opportunity to contribute across various projects, ensuring that our systems meet the high standards required for defense and commercial applications. Our client is a German dual-use technology company that develops unmanned ground vehicles to drive automation in both governmental and civilian sectors. They offer a shaping role in an emerging company with a competitive benefits package and ample opportunity for professional growth within a highly innovative, international, and dynamic team.
In this role, you'll:
- Own the end-to-end delivery of Mithra OS from requirements gathering to field deployment.
- Drive timelines, manage dependencies, and ensure smooth execution across multiple workstreams including embedded computing and autonomy components.
- Ensure seamless system-level integration covering edge data processing, communications, and compatibility with legacy NATO vehicles.
- Coordinate efforts across hardware, software, production, and business units in Germany, the UK, and Ukraine.
- Translate military and field requirements into clear, actionable technical deliverables and milestones.
- Manage technical documentation, test plans, and oversee compliance and certification processes.
- Lead program-level risk management, making trade-offs and prioritization decisions under pressure.
Your profile:
- At least 5 years of experience in complex tech program/project management, ideally in robotics, defense, aerospace, or embedded systems.
- Strong technical background in edge computing, sensor technology, autonomy kits, and hardware/software integration.
- Proven record of delivering multi-disciplinary hardware and software systems on time and in field settings.
- Experience with defense-grade standards, vehicle systems, or modernization programs under EU/NATO is a strong plus.
- High attention to detail, structured problem-solving skills, and confident decision-making under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills in English is a must; German or Ukrainian is a plus.
- Skilled in aligning stakeholders, clearing roadblocks, and keeping teams focused on execution.
- This role is based in Munich, so eligibility to work in the EU/UK is required.
Benefits and perks:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A key role in shaping an emerging dual-use technology company.
- The chance to work with a highly innovative, international, and dynamic team.
- Plenty of opportunity for professional growth and development.
- Participation in the company’s success and an influential role in advanced projects.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and experiences, and we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and collaboration.