Program Manager, Autonomous Robotic Systems EMEA

Program Manager, Autonomous Robotic Systems EMEA

To drive our growth strategy in the dynamic market of autonomous robotic systems in defense, we\’re looking for a Program Manager who will be responsible for the delivery of customer proposals and projects. In this position, you will have a significant contribution to the growth of the company. You will manage a portfolio of projects and will be accountable for delivering winning proposals and customer projects in-time, in-cost, and to full customer satisfaction. This requires a holistic approach to project management covering all major disciplines tailored to the respective project sizes. In this role, you will be customer-facing and lead internal bid-/project teams across the Auterion organization.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage a portfolio of medium to large customer programs focused on autonomous robotic systems, from contract award through delivery and sustainment.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, integration, manufacturing, and testing to deliver complex HW/SW systems on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers using agile and traditional PM methodologies.
• Coordinate with internal teams, OEM partners, and customers to align program goals, resolve issues, and ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Oversee program financials, including cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting, and tracking of financial performance.
• Prepare and lead responses to customer RFIs and RFPs, ensuring technical accuracy, strategic alignment, and competitive positioning.
• Ensure compliance with defense and aerospace standards, including export controls and cybersecurity requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the product and technology roadmap with feedback from program execution.
• Support logistics planning for hardware deliveries, field trials, and system deployment.

Qualifications and Skills

• MSc, MEng, or MBA with a strong technical background in autonomous robotic systems
• 5+ years of experience in defense, aerospace, or related industries
• Experience and/or willingness to work in a start-up environment
• Experience in managing portfolios of medium to large-sized projects consisting of solution engineering, HW-/SW delivery, customization, and integration content
• Competence in methodologies and tools for (agile) project planning and scheduling contract- and risk management
• Experience in RFI/RFP processes and respective customer offer and proposal elaboration
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Strongly customer-oriented and performance-driven

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Stock Options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension plan
• Extended social security package
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Learning and development opportunities

About Auterion

We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.