Technical Project Manager

Destinus SA; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Destinus SA in Zurich, Switzerland, is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex projects in aviation technologies. The role involves cross-functional collaboration and ensuring timely delivery of projects. Candidates should have a strong technical background and experience in aviation certification processes. The position requires a data-driven mindset and the ability to manage ambiguity effectively, fostering trust-based relationships throughout the organization.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience delivering complex technical projects on time.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Exposure to aviation certification processes like PDR, CDR, and SOI.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.

Aufgaben

• Take full ownership of complex cross-team programs.
• Partner with technical leads to create actionable roadmaps.
• Track progress and manage dependencies to ensure timely delivery.
• Help improve tools and processes across the Daedalean practice.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Data-driven mindset

Technical understanding

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.