Projectmanager

PREZIS; Maastricht; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PREZIS is seeking an experienced Project Manager to coordinate, execute and report on complex defense and security projects. You will manage national and international consortium efforts, ensuring progress aligns with strategic goals, budgets, and quality standards.

This role requires leading cross‑functional teams, stakeholder liaison across governments, research institutions and industry partners, and applying Agile methods to drive iterative delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in project management within high-tech, defense, or R&D environments.
• Proven experience with Agile methodologies.
• Experience managing complex, international consortium projects.
• Familiarity with grant or innovation programmes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead consortium and innovation projects in defense or security.
• Apply Agile methodologies to manage project execution and iterations.
• Translate objectives into work packages, deliverables and timelines.
• Monitor progress, budgets, risks, and quality.
• Coordinate meetings and communications between partners, suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Risk & budget monitoring

Communication

English proficiency

Job description

PREZIS operates within the defense industry and focuses on advanced solutions in the fields of Counter-UAS (C-UAS), Electronic Warfare (EW), Predictive Analysis, and Precision Strike. In a rapidly evolving international environment, we work every day on technologies that truly matter.

To strengthen our growing portfolio of (international) projects, we are urgently looking for a Project Manager with experience in the defense or high-tech sector.

Job Description

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the coordination, execution, and reporting of complex projects in the field of defense and security. You will work on national and international (consortium) projects in which governments, research institutions, and industrial partners collaborate on innovative solutions.

You will monitor progress, quality, finances, and collaboration, ensuring that strategic goals are translated into concrete results.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Coordination

• Lead consortium and innovation projects in defense, or security.


• Apply Agile methodologies to manage project execution, ensuring flexibility and iterative progress.


• Translate project objectives into concrete work packages, deliverables, and timelines.


• Monitor progress, risks, budgets, and quality.


• Organize and chair project meetings, reviews, and progress sessions.


• Coordinate communication between partners, suppliers, and internal teams.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with defense organizations, research institutes, startups, and industrial partners.


• Maintain relationships with project partners, funding bodies, and ministries both nationally and internationally.


• Prepare progress reports and financial overviews for consortium members and funding agencies.


• Support tender and grant application processes.

Strategic Contribution

• Contribute to the development of new partnerships and innovation proposals.


• Translate technological innovations into applicable solutions for operational end-users.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in project management within high-tech, defense, or R&D environments.


• Proven experience working with Agile methodologies.


• Experience with complex projects, innovation programs, or public-private collaborations.


• Familiarity with grant or innovation programs.


• Preferred: Knowledge or experience with Counter-UAS.


• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.


• Proactive, independent, and effective in stakeholder management.


• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.

Employment Type

This position is open as a permanent role or as an external hire.

Project duration for external hire: approximately 6 months.

We Offer

• A key role within a growing organization working on impactful projects.


• The opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge innovations in defense and security.


• Close collaboration with top technologists, strategists, and government agencies.


• Room for initiative, leadership, and professional development.


• Competitive employment conditions.

As part of the selection process, a pre-employment screening will be conducted.