Project Management Intern (all genders)

STARK; München; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark is seeking a Project Management Intern to support the PMO in translating complex hardware and software programs into structured progress. You will assist Senior Program Managers in tracking milestones, unblocking engineers, and ensuring clear communication across the organization.

You will work on cross-functional teams in a demanding, mission-driven environment and have the chance to transition into a permanent Junior Project Manager role.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or between Bachelor's or Master's program in a technical field or business with strong tech affinity.
• Fluent in English and German for cross-functional collaboration with local and international teams.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence or similar PM tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support PMO by tracking milestones and workstreams and keeping task statuses up to date.
• Organize cross-functional meetings, capture decisions, and follow up on action items.
• Build and maintain project dashboards and leadership status reports.
• Identify bottlenecks and help implement lean processes with PMO guidance.
• Ensure project documentation is structured, audit-ready, and accessible across teams.
• Coordinate logistics for hardware prototypes and testing windows.

Skills

Jira

Confluence

Excel / Google Sheets

English & German fluency

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Proactive mindset

Education

Industrial Engineering or related fields

Aerospace Engineering

Business Administration with technical affinity

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Advanced Excel / Google Sheets

Job description

At Stark, we forge the future of European and national security through cutting-edge, AI-driven technology and unmatched engineering precision. As a premier defence technology company, our mission is clear: to equip NATO Allies and their partners with next-generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI-driven software built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments.

We believe that true security stems from relentless innovation. By combining elite engineering talent with agile technology and an AI-native operational culture, Stark turns complex defence challenges into field-tested, multi-domain solutions.

WHY JOIN US

• The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty.
• You will work alongside industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms.
• We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&D backing.

About the Team

You will join a highly dedicated and collaborative team working at the heart of our engineering and operations organization. The team brings together great people who care deeply about moving complex programs forward and supporting each other in delivering against ambitious goals.

Your Mission

As a Project Management Intern, you are the “connective tissue” of our engineering and operations teams. Your mission is to support the Program Management Office (PMO) in making complex hardware and software programs move faster.

This is not a “coffee-fetching” internship. You will be at the organizational core of strategic defense programs, helping to translate engineering chaos into structured progress. You will support our Senior Program Managers in tracking milestones, unblocking engineers, and ensuring that communication flows smoothly across the company. This role is a testing ground: we are looking for high-potential talent who can prove themselves during this internship and transition into a permanent Junior Project Manager role.

Responsibilities

• You assist in tracking project milestones and workstreams using tools like Jira and Confluence, ensuring that task statuses are up-to-date and deadlines are visible.
• You support the organization of cross-functional meetings, capture key decisions, track action items, and follow up with owners to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• You help build and maintain project dashboards and status reports for leadership, providing a clear view of program health and risks.
• You identify bottlenecks in our current workflows and work with the PMO to propose and implement leaner, more efficient processes.
• You ensure project documentation is structured, audit-ready, and easily accessible for engineering, production, and operations teams.
• You assist in coordinating logistics between teams, such as ensuring hardware prototypes are ready for scheduled testing windows.

Required Skills

• You are currently enrolled in or between a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration with a strong technical affinity, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• You are a quick study with software and ideally have experience with Jira, Confluence, or advanced Excel / Google Sheets.
• You have a natural ability to organize information and enjoy taking a messy list of problems and turning it into a prioritized plan.
• You are a clear and direct communicator in both English and German, comfortable interacting with both local technicians and international engineers.
• You are a proactive “doer” who sees a gap and fills it, taking initiative and asking for feedback rather than waiting for permission.
• You are comfortable in a demanding, mission-driven environment where priorities can shift rapidly.
• You are able to maintain clarity and drive progress while juggling a diverse and disparate range of tasks.
• You must be a citizen of a NATO member state due to export control and security regulations.

Nice-To-Have

• You have previous internship experience in project management, consulting, or a fast-paced engineering environment.
• You have experience working with project management tools such as Jira and Confluence in a professional or university environment.
• You have exposure to engineering, hardware, production, aerospace, or other technically complex projects.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Due to the nature of our work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.