(Senior) Programme Associate

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential European defence technology organization seeking a (Senior) Programme Associate to join their team in Munich or Berlin. Our client is building critical sovereign capabilities through advanced aerospace systems, operating as a small, elite team solving complex technical and operational challenges at pace.

This is not a traditional programme management role. You'll work directly on high-stakes defence programmes, translating customer requirements into executable plans while coordinating across engineering, commercial, and operational teams. The environment is talent-dense, fast-moving, and mission-critical.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day delivery of defence programmes, maintaining momentum across schedules, priorities, and execution workstreams
• Translate customer requirements and contractual inputs into clear plans, milestones, presentations, and actionable next steps
• Work directly with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders, supporting meetings, programme reviews, and delivery discussions
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, business development, and external suppliers
• Track progress, risks, actions, and dependencies; identify issues early and drive resolution
• Conduct structured analysis to support programme, commercial, and strategic decisions
• Support commercial activities including delivery planning, customer reporting, change control, and proposal preparation
• Prepare clear, concise programme materials that enable fast decision-making
• Take ownership of defined workstreams and increasingly complex responsibilities as you develop

What We're Looking For

• At least 2-3 years of experience in management consulting, defence technology, aerospace, technology start-ups, or similarly demanding environments
• Fluent or native-level German and fluent English – this is a hard requirement for customer and stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrated ability to break down complex or ambiguous problems and turn analysis into practical action
• Strong written communication skills; ability to produce clear, well-structured materials
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities without losing attention to detail
• Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders, customers, technical teams, and external partners
• Background in strategy, operations, engineering, technology, public policy, international relations, or similar disciplines (finance background not required)
• Motivated by responsibility, rapid progression, and visible impact rather than narrow task ownership
• Interest in defence, advanced technology, and European sovereign capability
• Preference for execution over pure analysis; you want to be close to real delivery, not confined to producing reports

How We Work With You

Candidates apply through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screen to understand your background and motivations. Qualified candidates are then submitted to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the organization directly, as all applications must come through our talent team to be considered.

This role offers genuine exposure to the full lifecycle of complex defence programmes, high ownership and autonomy, and the opportunity to work alongside leading experts in engineering and operations. The culture values clarity, integrity, and excellence, with competitive compensation and equity aligned to responsibility and impact.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are competitive for the German market at this experience level.

Get A Job.ai is an equal opportunity recruiter. We evaluate all candidates based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.