Harmattan AI
Program Manager
4mo ago
EuropeMiddleprogram managementrisk managementcontract complianceclient relationsteam coordination
Program Manager responsible for operational execution and customer interface for defense systems delivery in Europe and Middle-East.
About the company
- Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.
- Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.
Responsibilities
- As Program Manager, you will be the operational backbone of our program execution for Europe and Middle-East customers. You are the primary interface with our defense clients, overseeing end-to-end delivery of our systems, ensuring contractual compliance, and coordinating internal teams to meet critical deadlines. You manage risks, resolve crises, and trigger invoicing at the right milestones.
- This is a client-facing role requiring precision, leadership, and domain expertise. You will ensure Harmattan AI delivers cutting-edge defense products while maintaining a centralized product vision that respects local program constraints.
- Customer Interface: Act as the single point of contact for the customer throughout program execution.
- Delivery Coordination: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-spec delivery of complex and mass-produced systems.
- Compliance Oversight: Guarantee that all deliverables meet contractual, technical, and operational requirements.
- Crisis Management: Anticipate risks and lead rapid, structured resolution of issues as they arise.
- Invoicing & Revenue Triggering: Own the program timeline and ensure billing is activated at contractual milestones.
- Issue Management: Track and resolve program-level blockers, both technical and administrative.
- Local Interface Enablement: Ensure that centralized product policies are compatible with program-specific and customer-specific constraints.
- Enabler Identification: Identify missing enablers and escalate internally to unblock delivery or alignment.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in program or project management within the defense sector.
- Significant experience as a Program Manager, including leading product development, high volumes deliveries, customer support
- Proven track record managing complex deliveries and mass-production with direct client interface and contractual responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of defense acquisition processes, program milestones, and compliance documentation.
- Ability to manage programs in cutting-edge/disruptive environments.
- Proficiency in managing a complete business plan.
- Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams toward success.
- We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.