Technical Project Manager

Destinus; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Destinus, based in Zürich, is looking for an experienced professional to take full ownership of complex technical projects within the field of autonomous flight technologies. You'll collaborate closely with engineering and product teams, ensuring deliverables are met on time while navigating the challenges of ambiguity. A strong background in project management within aviation environments is essential. This role emphasizes hands-on execution and requires a technical degree to engage with engineering topics effectively.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in delivering complex technical projects on time.
• Strong background managing cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Experience in aviation environments with exposure to PDR, CDR, and SOI.

Aufgaben

• Take ownership of complex cross-team programs and drive execution.
• Partner with technical leads to create actionable roadmaps.
• Manage project dependencies and remove roadblocks.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Cross-functional team management

Aviation experience

Technical problem-solving

Data-driven execution

Ausbildung

Technical degree

Jobbeschreibung

About the role

Imagine this you are at the center of some of the most advanced autonomy projects in aviation, turning complex ideas into real systems that fly, decide, and operate in the real world. You take ownership of high impact initiatives, align teams moving at different speeds, and make sure nothing slips through the cracks. This is not about managing from a distance, this is about being in the middle of the action, driving execution where it matters most

At Destinus, we are shaping the future of defense through high-speed, autonomous flight technologies. We develop next-generation unmanned aerial systems that deliver greater speed, precision, and efficiency, supporting governments and defense organizations in mission-critical operations worldwide.

Daedalean AG, the AI and autonomy hub of the Destinus Group, plays a key role in this vision. Developing safety-critical AI systems at the intersection of advanced research and real-world aviation. Enabling machines to perceive, understand, and make decisions in real time.

Together, we combine aerospace engineering and artificial intelligence to build the next generation of autonomous flight systems, driving innovation where it matters most.

What You’ll Do

• Take full ownership of complex cross-team programs, turning ambitious ideas into structured and executable plans
• Partner closely with technical leads and product teams to translate evolving initiatives into clear, actionable roadmaps
• Drive execution by tracking progress in real time, managing dependencies, and removing roadblocks before they impact deliveryBuild strong, trust-based relationships across engineering, product, and external partners while holding everyone accountable to their commitments
• Jump into the details when needed, reviewing requirements or implementing simple technical solutions to maintain momentum
• Navigate ambiguity with confidence, making decisions that keep projects aligned and moving forward
• Help shape and elevate the TPM practice by improving tools, processes, and ways of working across Daedalean

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience delivering complex technical projects on time, balancing both financial and engineering constraints
• Strong background managing cross-functional teams, including external partners such as contractors and suppliers
• Experience in aviation environments with exposure to certification processes such as PDR, CDR, and SOI stages
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies with the ability to adapt them in fast-moving environments
• Technical degree that allows you to engage deeply with engineering topics and challenge decisions when needed
• Data-driven mindset combined with a hands‑on approach to execution

Who You Are

You thrive in fast‑paced environments where ambiguity is part of the challenge and you naturally turn it into clarity. You take ownership seriously and move things forward without waiting for perfect conditions. You are comfortable aligning strong opinions and transforming them into a shared direction that teams can execute on. You stay hands‑on, stepping in whenever needed to keep momentum, and you know how to balance structure with flexibility without losing focus. Above all, you measure success by outcomes and take pride in getting things done.