Description

In this role, you will manage defense and civil-related projects, overseeing everything from proposal writing to project implementation. Your work will involve collaborating with technical experts and engaging with government and defense sector clients across Europe.

Requirements

• •EU Citizenship
• •Background in space engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar, combined business/engineering degree or relevant work experience
• •At least 3 years of experience in the industry, including projects for defense and civil sector
• •Knowledge of different project management techniques
• •Experience in planning and reporting of projects
• •Experience in using project management software and techniques for effort and budget estimation, time planning, and resource allocation
• •Experience in managing complex information and generating overviews for different stakeholders
• •Very good English (C1) & German (B2) skills
• •Experience in working in classified work environments
• •Basic knowledge in effective risk management
• •Knowledge of European tender processes, tender portals, and funding schemes is a strong plus
• •Ability to prove capabilities in a defense context is considered a plus
• •Proof of capabilities with standard project management-related certifications is a plus (e.g., PMP)
• •Military/Defense background

Tasks

• •Ensure successful execution of projects with multi-million € budgets
• •Prepare presentations and summary reports, including mid-term and final reports
• •Represent OKAPI:Orbits in project meetings with external stakeholders
• •Actively search for new project opportunities
• •Respond to RFI/RFPs
• •Write and coordinate proposals
• •Control projects in collaboration with the Head of Finance

Benefits