Global Defense & Deep-Tech Programs Lead

IGNITY; Luik; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 2 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Direct impact on tech ecosystem

International European network

Entrepreneurial environment

Defense and security expertise

Résumé du poste

IGNITY is seeking a Program Manager to lead international programs from launch to close-out, accountable end-to-end for budgets from €100k to €2M in Belgium and beyond. You will coordinate internal resources and external partners, ensuring execution, profitability and sponsor commitments.

This cross-functional role requires planning, risk management and strong stakeholder engagement across European consortia, with occasional travel across Europe. Fluent English and French are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing technically oriented, multi-stakeholder programs.
• Experience with international consortia or public sector tenders is a plus.
• Strong planning, budgeting and risk management skills.
• Ability to mobilize resources without direct hierarchical authority.
• Fluent French and English, both spoken and written.

Responsabilités

• Lead programs end to end with defined deliverables and deadlines.
• Coordinate internal resources and external partners and consortia.
• Manage budget, invoicing, reporting, audits and contracts.
• Drive on-the-ground activities and matchmaking in Europe.
• Ensure sponsor satisfaction and renewals.
• Structure and improve IGNITY's ways of working.

Connaissances

Program management

Budget management

International coordination

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Resource mobilization

Negotiation skills

French & English

Outils

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

IGNITY is seeking a Program Manager to lead international programs from launch to close-out, accountable end-to-end for budgets from €100k to €2M in Belgium and beyond. You will coordinate internal resources and external partners, ensuring execution, profitability and sponsor commitments.

This cross-functional role requires planning, risk management and strong stakeholder engagement across European consortia, with occasional travel across Europe. Fluent English and French are essential.