Defense Enterprise Solutions Program Manager

Imagine steering in a complex defense program where turbine technology energy systems and critical components are provided to industry partners. You operate at senior level shaping long term execution paths while aligning Destinus engineering capability with industry and defense stakeholders. This role starts with turbines and energy-driven components and evolves into a broader component ecosystem as programs mature.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You’ll Do

• Act as Senior Program Manager for a key component program, serving as the primary interface with the defense industry ecosystem.

• Lead end-to-end defense programs focused on turbine systems and other mission-critical components, from concept through delivery.

• Translate customer, industrial, and regulatory requirements into clear, executable program roadmaps.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, industrialization, supply chain, commercial, manufacturing, testing, and operations.

• Own program execution including schedules, budgets, milestones, priorities, and risk mitigation across complex, multi-project environments.

• Drive strategic program expansion, evolving turbine-focused initiatives into broader component and system domains.

• Represent Destinus at a senior level with customers, industry partners, and defense stakeholders.

• Manage customer relationships throughout delivery, ensuring system integration and leading negotiations on scope, schedule, and program changes.

• Provide strategic direction and governance to individual project managers, ensuring alignment with overall program objectives.

Requirements:
What You’ll Need

• 15 - 20 years of experience in defense aerospace energy or heavy industrial environments

• Deep expertise in turbine technology and/or energy systems within complex programs in defense, aerospace, engineering, or related industries.

• Solid hands-on understanding of systems engineering, hardware development, testing cycles, and manufacturing environments.

• Strong planning and structuring capability, able to translate ambiguity into clear, measurable, and executable plans.

• Proven experience managing large program budgets, including financial forecasting and data-driven investment and divestment decisions across multiple projects.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain robust documentation, processes, and executive-level reporting.

• Successful track record leading large-scale, multi-stakeholder programs in complex organizational environments.

• Comprehensive understanding of industrial execution models, supply chains, and defense program lifecycles.

• Confidence engaging with senior industry leaders and government counterparts, representing the program at a strategic level.

• Willingness to undertake substantial international travel as required by the role.

• Fluency in English its mandatory, additional languages like German and / or French are essential.

Who You Are

You bring clarity where complexity dominates. You are comfortable taking ownership at senior level and making decisions that balance technical reality industrial constraints and long term strategy. You understand how defense programs truly run and you know how to turn ambition into execution without noise or drama.

Benefits:
Why Join Us?

✨ The Thrill of the Future – Work on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace.
✨ Global Innovation Hub – Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.
✨ Fast-Paced & High-Growth – Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.
✨ Real Impact – Your work won’t be theoretical—it will shape the future of flight.

Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.

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Security screening is an integral component of the selection process, ensuring that candidates meet the organization's security standards and safeguarding against potential risks.

Providing a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is a standard part of the application process at Destinus.