Senior Project Manager, Søborg

Terma A/S; Søborg; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Flexible working hours

10% pension + health/insurance package

On-site massage offers

Job summary

Terma A/S is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic, large-scale development projects in the defense and aerospace sector. You will head major programs, act as a prime contractor/ systems integrator and steer multi-disciplinary teams across the supply chain.

You will manage expectations, align stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement within the project management framework while working with international customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software, electronics, or mechanical engineering with strong R&D/engineering mindset.
• Experience in large maritime construction & development programs is valued for senior PM roles.
• Fluent English; Danish language skills are beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Program leadership: controlling, boundaries, progress and risk management.
• Lead cross-functional subprojects in a matrix organization, delivering on time, on budget, and within scope.
• Address targets, uncertainties and risks; implement corrective actions promptly.
• Own the development of project management discipline and processes.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

R&D mindset

Engineering background

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in software, electronics, or mechanical engineering

Job description

Do you excel in leading large, complex development projects, and do you want to contribute to the future of the defense & security industry, working at the cutting edge of technology transfer? This is your unique opportunity to join our team!

We are facing an exciting future with considerable growth and demanding changes, as we deliver advanced technologies and mission critical solutions for the defense and aerospace industry. Our systems provide security for people on land, at sea and in the air. Therefore, we are looking for Senior Project Manager to become part of this journey and contribute to our overall purpose – securing people through advanced technology.

Your role in our team

As our new Senior Project Manager, some of your focus areas will be to head our strategic projects, as well as leading our continuing functional development. This will involve projects where Terma act as prime contractor / systems integrator e.g., within large Maritime projects for our lager Danish customer FMI.

The role will be to function as R&D program manager, where you will lead a large project organization with several sub-projects. In addition to leading the project organization, you will need to manage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective collaboration.

To manage expectations and secure alignment, you will build strong partnerships and work closely with customers, internal teams, and other key value chain functions. You will be working across support functions within and throughout the entire supply chain, to deliver solutions that align with our business goals and our customer expectations.

Moreover, you will become part of our continuous functional improvement initiative, where this role will act as a lead for one of our functional teams. Functional teams is our framework to secure continuous development within our project management tools, processes, and leadership abilities.

How you will make a meaningful contribution

Your key responsibilities include:

• Program leadership: program controlling, managing boundaries, progress & risk management
• Lead cross-functional subprojects through sub-project managers in a matrix organization, driving collaboration and delivering projects on time, within budget, and to scope
• Create understanding and commitment by addressing targets, uncertainties, risks and by managing subsequent corrective actions on time
• Take ownership of the continued development within the project management discipline

Bring your world class expertise into play

You are fluent in English both in writing and verbal at a professional level. Danish is an advantage but not a requirement. Furthermore, we are looking for a colleague who possesses the following:

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in software, electronics, or mechanical engineering, and you have a strong R&D or engineering mindset
• You have a strong technical background gained through experience, preferably through large maritime construction & development programs, combined with 10+ years of project management experience
• International work experience is a benefit
• You are able to navigate in a political landscape and are curious about understanding cultural behavior
• You have a good understanding of R&D processes used for software, electronics and mechanics, and you understand R&D working processes and basics
• You have a basic understanding of quality and configuration management within Security and Defense

We are looking for a dedicated, passionate and proactive leader with a systematic and service-oriented approach to problem-solving. As a person, you enjoy working in an environment where two days are rarely the same. You have an innate ability to maintain a clear overview when coordinating, following up and managing complex technical R&D projects with cultural dimensions, bring structure to dynamic environments. With effective communication skills, you navigate seamlessly from the shop floor to top management.

Moreover, you are curious by nature and enjoy mentoring and supporting others while building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders alike, including a diverse group of technical experts. You understand that successful stakeholder management is not only about skills, but also about the right attitude and personality.

We highly value employees who bring energy, empathy, and a positive mindset to work every day, as these qualities significantly contribute to fostering a positive work culture.

We arean international company representing world‑class expertise, delivering complex and high‑tech products. We value our colleagues and our meaningful contributions to securing people through advanced technology. You will also experience that we have a strong focus on your development, teaching you useful new competences and further strengthening current ones, both professionally and personally. Our company culture is autonomous and engaging, and we acknowledge the importance of flexibility in a great working environment.

When joining Terma, we promise that you will experience: Great people, challenging tasks, world-class expertise, and meaningful contribution in your daily work.

Benefits at Terma

At Terma, we prioritize the well‑being of our employees, ensuring they are well taken care of. Joining our team comes with a multitude of perks designed to enhance your social life, cultural experiences, and health.

• International Environment: Explore great teamwork and professional sparring with colleagues around the world.
• Flexible Working Hours: Enjoy the opportunity to work flexibly and the option to work from home up to two days per week. Internet connection at home is paid for by Terma.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Receive a 10% paid pension along with a beneficial health care and insurance package. Enjoy discounts from various business partners.
• Well‑being Perks: Opportunity to enroll in our on‑site massage‑offer at our locations in Denmark.
• Social and Professional Events: We have an active staff association that arranges a variety of social activities and events to bring all of our colleagues together.
• Competence networking across professional experts in Terma: Professional presentations and knowledge sharing across the organization.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) means we actively value and celebrate unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to create an environment where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed, feel respected and valued, and experience a true sense of belonging.

To support an unbiased evaluation process, we kindly encourage applicants to omit personal details such as photos and age from their applications.

Feel free to contact Hiring Manager on e‑mail: [e-mail]

Bear in mind, that we need you to confirm that you can obtain a security clearance by the Danish Defense Intelligence Service, and that all adults in your household are not posing any risk to the related risk‑evaluation. This entails among other issues:

• That you have as a minimum stayed within NATO/EU/MISWG countries for the last 7 years only interrupted by short stays abroad, and
• That you have not committed serious criminal offences

Terma group has headquarters in Denmark and is a high‑tech company developing products and systems for defense and non‑defense security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self‑protection systems for aircraft, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. TERMA |Allies in innovation