Program Manager - Military Command and Control

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Program Manager to lead a large-scale Military Command and Control program operating at a European level. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in managing complex, multi-national defence programs with high security, interoperability, and mission-critical requirements.

This role requires strategic leadership, structured program execution, and consistent stakeholder alignment across governmental, defence, and industry partners. The successful candidate will oversee the full program lifecycle. planning, risk management, delivery assurance, and continuous improvement of a system essential to European security and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

. Lead and coordinate a multi-year Command and Control program across multiple EU countries and NATO stakeholders

. Oversee planning, budgeting, risk management, procurement, vendor coordination, and technical governance

. Ensure compliance with NATO and EU defence standards, including security, interoperability, and operational performance requirements

. Manage cross-functional teams including engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and program support units

. Maintain executive-level communication with senior defence officials, partners, and industry leaders

. Guarantee timely, high-quality delivery of milestones and capability increments

. Establish strong program governance structures and reporting mechanisms

. Handle audits, quality assurance, and security compliance processes

Required Qualifications

. Minimum 10 years of experience in program or project management within the defence, aerospace, or national security domain

. Proven track record leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs at national or international scale

. Deep understanding of Command and Control systems, defence architectures, and mission-critical ICT environments

. Eligibility for NATO Secret and EU Secret security clearances

. Strong familiarity with NATO interoperability standards, EU defence frameworks, and classified information handling

. Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

. Ability to operate effectively under pressure, in politically sensitive and highly regulated environments

. Fluency in English. additional European languages are an advantage

Preferred Qualifications

. Experience working directly with Ministries of Defence, NATO agencies, or EU institutions

. Certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, or equivalent

. Background in systems engineering, cybersecurity, or defence operations

What We Offer

. Opportunity to lead one of Europe’s most strategic defence programs

. High-impact role with visibility among top-tier institutional stakeholders

. Collaborative, mission-driven environment

. Competitive compensation package