Senior Project Manager

Description:

We are a technology-focused team developing advanced solutions for specialized security, defense, and industrial applications.

As part of ongoing expansion, we are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, technically intensive initiatives. The role involves coordinating cross-functional engineering teams and overseeing delivery processes, organizational interfaces, and technical services to bring new products into operational use.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing technically complex projects within regulated or high-technology environments (e.g., aviation, unmanned systems, robotics, defense-related or comparable industries)
• Practical expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and their application in mixed delivery environments
• Experience coordinating multiple teams operating under both Agile and Waterfall frameworks within a single program
• Strong, hands-on experience managing hardware and firmware development programs, including close collaboration with embedded, electronics, and systems engineering teams
• Proven track record of leading R&D-intensive projects involving uncertainty, iterative prototyping, and evolving technical requirements
• Understanding of firmware development lifecycles, hardware–software integration, and dependency management between mechanical, electrical, and embedded domains
• Ability to execute core project management functions across initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure phases
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Good understanding of SDLC
• Capacity to make timely, high-impact decisions in constrained or high-pressure conditions
• Problem-solving attitude using systems-thinking approaches
• Ability to delegate responsibilities effectively
• Outcome-driven mindset with a strong service and stakeholder focus
• Time management and people management skills
• Hands-on experience with professional project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Confluence, or equivalent platforms)
• Practical experience in budget oversight, pricing models, risk management, and resource planning
• Upper-intermediate or higher proficiency in written and spoken English

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee technically complex programs related to the development and production of advanced aviation and unmanned systems
• Establish, apply, and continuously refine project delivery frameworks across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid execution models
• Develop and maintain integrated short- and long-term project plans, including milestone definition, schedule control, and resource allocation
• Act as the primary interface with executive leadership and governance bodies to ensure strategic alignment and informed decision-making
• Ensure consistent quality oversight throughout all phases of development, in line with internal standards and applicable industry requirements
• Proactively manage schedule adjustments, scope changes, and priority shifts as programs evolve
• Define and institutionalize best practices across tools, processes, and team coordination to support high-reliability project execution
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks; anticipate issues and coordinate timely resolution with relevant stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to translate business, operational, and technical requirements into executable project plans
• Lead end-to-end project estimation, planning, and delivery in close cooperation with engineering and R&D teams
• Direct, motivate, and support cross-functional project teams while maintaining accountability for outcomes
• Prepare and deliver concise project briefings, status updates, and decision-support materials for senior stakeholders
• Provide regular, structured reporting on project status, risks, and deliverables to internal management and designated stakeholders

Will be a plus:

• Experience in aerospace, defense-related, or other highly regulated high-technology environments
• Technical education or hands-on background in relevant engineering disciplines (e.g., electronics, mechatronics, aviation systems, embedded/software engineering, SW development, QA)

What we offer:

• Involvement in the development of advanced, mission-critical technologies within the unmanned and autonomous systems domain
• Competitive and performance-aligned compensation
• Meaningful participation in strategically important programs with a high degree of ownership and impact on outcomes
• Collaboration within a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team operating in a modern, results-oriented professional environment