(Senior) Programme Manager

Who we are

Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards.  

As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously.  

We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers.  We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications.  

The role

We are looking for a (Senior) Programme Manager within our Land domain with exceptional project management skills to own all aspects of both internal and external project coordination of a prestigious and complex project. Furthermore, we are looking for someone with business acumen and technical savviness to work closely with and oversee one of our most prestigious delivery teams.   

Working closely with the delivery teams at the intersection between technical and commercial delivery within Helsing requires strategic oversight, while maintaining tight control over the day-to-day project work.  

In this role you will work closely with partners and customers as well as with Helsing internal senior stakeholders. You will own the daily and weekly prioritisation of deliverables, coordination of meetings, internal tracking of project KPIs, and implementation of the project roadmap. Thus, you will support the overarching achievement of Helsing’s strategic goals and make transparent how your project contributes to Helsing’s business success.  You will work closely with Programme Management to optimise future opportunities.   

The day-to-day

No two days as a (Senior) Programme Manager within our Land domain at Helsing are the same and you may find yourself doing any (or all!) of the below on a day-to-day basis:   

Understanding project deliverables and priorities and managing internal and external stakeholder interactions accordingly   

Planning and updating the internal and external project roadmap and ensuring the project team is aligned on the requirements, priorities and deliverables   

Building a project steering dashboard and tracking of project KPIs for briefing of company management   

Communicating project status to customers / partners   

Surfacing challenges / risks and proposing course correction as needed   

Projecting headcount and informing the project-related recruitment needs   

Implementing efficient project governance and means for continuous improvement for the benefit of the entire company   

Contributing to the development of Helsing’s project management organisation by leading from the front   

You should apply if you

Have a proven track record (minimum 5 years' experience) as project manager / delivery lead in defence, automotive or aerospace industry or related sectors    

Have experience in the management of large-scale projects  

Are certified as Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification, or equivalent experience  

Have a university degree (or equivalent experience) in any subject relevant to these sectors, including but not limited to political science, mechanical, industrial or electrical engineering    

Are willing to travel regularly  

Are business fluent in English and Swedish

Are a high performer who thrives in a fast-paced environment     

Are collaborative, humble and a problem-solver    

Ability to analyse and present complex issues  

Are ready to meet all necessary requirements for a security clearance according to the respective national laws    

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