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Senior Programme Manager - International Business Development Air

Helsing· Market
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Hybrid (Munich)Full-timePosted 6d ago

About the role

Senior Programme Manager responsible for guiding the international rollout of Helsing's flagship air product across European markets, coordinating end-to-end campaign activities, translating complex technology into value for defence customers, and feeding field insights back into product and go-to-market plans.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the international campaign for our air product across European markets, keeping the roadmap, milestones and internal owners aligned from first engagement to contract opportunity
  • Prepare customer-facing materials, including presentations, white papers, product brochures and briefing packs, to a standard suitable for ministries and armed forces
  • Run the meeting cycle with customers, partners and senior Helsing stakeholders, from agenda and briefing to follow-up actions and tracked outcomes
  • Explain our product credibly to defence customers, translating technical capability into clear operational and commercial value
  • Report campaign progress and market insight to Helsing's leadership, and surface risks early enough to act on them

Qualifications

  • Have a proven track record (minimum 5 years' experience) as business development manager/ programme manager/ consultant in defence, aerospace industry or related sectors
  • Have a university degree (or equivalent experience) in any subject relevant to these sectors, including but not limited to political science, mechanical, industrial or aerospace engineering
  • Are a high performer who thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Are collaborative, humble and a problem-solver
  • Have the ability to analyse and present complex issues
  • Are willing to travel regularly
  • Are business fluent in English and German
  • Are ready to meet all necessary requirements for a security clearance according to the respective national laws

Skills

Required:Campaign managementCustomer-facing materialsStakeholder managementTechnical translationMarket insight reporting

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • VSOP options
  • Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
  • Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
  • Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
  • Social: regularly company events and monthly social allowances
  • Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
  • Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work
Last updated Oct 20, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Helsing

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