Land Defence Programme Manager: Hardware & Trials

Helsing GmbH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation support

Learning allowance

Health & wellness

Social events

Enhanced parental leave

Family emergency leave

Remote work during pregnancy

Job summary

Helsing GmbH in the UK seeks an experienced Programme Manager for the Land domain to orchestrate complex defence programmes. You will own delivery, coordinate across engineering, commercial and operations, and maintain clear progress reporting for stakeholders.

The role requires deep MoD lifecycle knowledge, experience with live trials, and a strong focus on safety, compliance, and risk management. UK-based travel will be regular.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering into UK defence programmes, with hardware delivery on formal Programmes of Record.
• Deep knowledge of the UK MoD Acquisition Lifecycle, CADMID cycle, ASG, and DE&S gated reviews.
• Experience leading live trials, field demonstrations, or range tests in demanding defence environments.
• Exposure to Defence Safety Case management and environmental standards (Def Stan 00-035, MIL-STD-810).
• Managed complex supply chains with Tier 1/2 partners, ITAR and UK Export Control familiarity.
• Structured project management methods to build schedules, Gantt charts, and risk frameworks in high-accountability settings.
• Active UK Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility for vetting.
• Fluent English communications and willingness to travel for trials and supplier sites.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end technical programme delivery with master schedules, Gantt charts, and milestone tracking.
• Navigate MoD gated reviews (DE&S) ensuring entry/exit criteria are met.
• Plan and lead live trials, range tests, and field demonstrations with cross-functional support.
• Oversee Safety Case management and qualification workflows per relevant standards.
• Manage Tier 1/2 hardware subcontractors and suppliers with ITAR compliance.
• Maintain programme risk and opportunity registers; surface bottlenecks early for mitigation.
• Provide data-driven progress reporting and dashboards to senior leadership.

Skills

Programme management

UK MoD processes

Stakeholder management

Hardware delivery

Technical coordination

English fluency

Education

PM accreditation (PMP, APM PMQ, or PRINCE2)

Job description

Helsing GmbH in the UK seeks an experienced Programme Manager for the Land domain to orchestrate complex defence programmes. You will own delivery, coordinate across engineering, commercial and operations, and maintain clear progress reporting for stakeholders.

The role requires deep MoD lifecycle knowledge, experience with live trials, and a strong focus on safety, compliance, and risk management. UK-based travel will be regular.