Programmes Project Manager - Defense AI & Field Deployments

Alta Ares; Paris; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Competitive pay

Ownership from day one

Job summary

Alta Ares in Paris seeks a Project Manager – Programmes to coordinate customer programmes from planning to deployment, working across engineering, product, business development and operations. You will ensure projects stay on track, meet customer needs, and field activities run smoothly in a hands-on role.

Responsibilities include managing milestones and risks, coordinating partners, contributing to product roadmaps, and planning demonstrations and deployments across Europe.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in project management, operations, product, consulting, or a similar role.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Interest in AI, robotics, autonomous systems, or defense technologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer programmes and track milestones, deliverables, and risks.
• Ensure smooth execution across engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams.
• Maintain project plans and communicate progress with customers.
• Coordinate technical and commercial partners involved in programme delivery.
• Support customer relationships during deployments and demonstrations.
• Contribute to product roadmap discussions and demonstrations.
• Coordinate field trials, demonstrations, and operational deployments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-project management

English fluency

Willing to travel

Job description

Alta Ares in Paris seeks a Project Manager – Programmes to coordinate customer programmes from planning to deployment, working across engineering, product, business development and operations. You will ensure projects stay on track, meet customer needs, and field activities run smoothly in a hands-on role.

Responsibilities include managing milestones and risks, coordinating partners, contributing to product roadmaps, and planning demonstrations and deployments across Europe.