Overview
About Us STARK is a defense technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned vehicles that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost effective – giving NATO and its allies a decisive edge in the most contested environments.
Permanent employee, Full-time
Location
Swindon
Your mission
As a Senior / Principal Project Manager you will take accountability and successfully deliver complex, international engineering projects. This is a role for a project professional who understands the commercial and operational mechanics of a business as well as the technical delivery. You will be responsible for navigating projects through high levels of ambiguity and ensuring they are delivered legally, profitably, and on time.
Responsibilities
* End-to-End Delivery: Directing multi-disciplinary teams across different countries to deliver high-stakes engineering programmes.
* Commercial & Regulatory Oversight: Managing the project lifecycle, including contract negotiations and project execution with a deep understanding of associated elements such as supply chain, export licensing and international logistics.
* Strategic Adaptability: Applying the right methodology for the task - utilising structured Waterfall planning where necessary, and Agile practices when speed and flexibility are paramount.
* Operational Leadership: Acting as the central point of contact for stakeholders and customers, ensuring technical requirements align with business objectives and legal constraints.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in project management and delivery in both waterfall and agile environments.
* Background in engineering or significant experience leading complex technical projects in complex, multi-national environments.
* Possess a broad understanding of how a business functions, specifically regarding the risks and requirements of moving hardware and technology globally.
* Strong account management and customer relationship management skills.
* Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
* Comfortable working at a fast pace and have a genuine desire to improve how we operate. We want someone who will challenge the defence status quo to find more efficient ways of working without compromising on quality.
* Experience in defence or technology sectors preferred.
* Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
We are looking forward to hearing from you! Thank you for your interest in STARK. Please fill out the following short form. Should you have difficulties with the upload of your data, please contact our recruiting team.
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