Program Manager, Lystrup or Søborg

Can you navigate complex partnerships, bring structure to large scale programs, and turn strategic visions into actionable plans? If so, you could be the Program Manager we are looking for!

We are facing an exciting future with considerable growth and demanding changes, as we deliver advanced technologies and mission critical solutions for the defense and aerospace industry. Our systems provide security for people on land, at sea and in the air. Therefore, we are currently looking for a Program Manager to lead large scale programs, who will become part of this journey and contribute to our overall purpose – securing people through advanced technology.

Your role in our team

As our new Program Manager in our Program Excellence department, you will be responsible for leading one or more of our strategic important programs going forward. You will take responsibility in structuring and organizing the future set up of the product and program in the related domains, including contract management, product development, production, supply chain and related deliveries to all customers.

You will be responsible for understanding the customer’s needs and questions when it comes to contract management and proposal management. Moreover, you will be the natural point of contact in program management activities throughout the bid management phase by challenging with expertise in new business opportunities. In short, you can speak relevant customers language and can help bringing it to written statements as a program management liaison.

You will afterwards oversee the program life cycle ownership and ensure that all external and internal stakeholders are on top of their commitments into the program. You will have the overview from cradle to grave and be on top of all sub-projects within relevant life cycle activities and areas.
In addition, you will be responsible for managing resources, schedules, scopes and financial aspects of the program, and adhere to quality and guidelines throughout the program life cycle.

To succeed in this position, you need to secure agreed deliveries to existing customers and at the same time plan and execute deliveries for new and strategic customers. Moreover, you can handle political discussions both within and outside the company and can ensure proper communication towards executive management on both sides.

How you will make a meaningful contribution

Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading teams to deliver on sub-projects that span across program life cycle activities
• Manage resources, schedules, scopes and financial aspects of the program
• Management of issues, risks and program change requests throughout the life cycle
• Contributing to process improvements in relation to lessons learned
• Take ownership of full program life cycle
• Management of all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives

Bring your world class expertise into play

You are fluent in English both in writing and verbal at a professional level. Danish is an advantage but not a requirement

• You are a certified Project/Program Manager or similar. It is an advantage if you are certified within PMI or PRINCE 2
• You have a proven record in leading teams and a strong people leadership background in complex working environments
• You have several years of experience within Program Management and life cycle management. In addition, you have an understanding of complex projects/programs and experience in leading and managing these
• You are capable of taking ownership for the full program life cycle
• Solid experience within stakeholder management both externally and internally
• Solid customer negotiation skills and Key Account Management experience within program management area
• Great presentation skills and a customer orientated approach

As a person, you have a strong understanding of organizational structures and with a strategic, analytic and creative mindset, you thrive in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence. Your outgoing and proactive nature enables you to take initiative, while your communication skills allow you to engage effectively across all levels of a program.

We are an international company representing world class expertise, delivering complex and high-tech products. We value our colleagues and our meaningful contributions to securing people through advanced technology. You will also experience that we have a strong focus on your development, teaching you useful new competences and further strengthening current ones, both professionally and personally. Our company culture is autonomous and engaging, and we acknowledge the importance of flexibility in a great working environment.
When joining [xxxxx], we promise that you will experience: Great people, challenging tasks, world-class expertise, and meaningful contribution in your daily work.
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Benefits at [xxxxx]
At [xxxxx], we prioritize the well-being of our employees, ensuring they are well taken care of. Joining our team comes with a multitude of perks designed to enhance your social life, cultural experiences, and health.

International Environment: Explore great teamwork and professional sparring with colleagues around the world
Flexible Working Hours: Enjoy the opportunity to work flexibly and the option to work from home up to two days per week. Internet connection at home is paid by [xxxxx].
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Receive a 10% paid pension along with a beneficial health care and insurance package. Enjoy discounts from various business partners.
Well-being Perks: Opportunity to enroll in our on-site massage-offer at our locations in Denmark
Social and Professional Events: We have an active staff association that arrange a variety of social activities and events to bring all of our colleagues together
Competence networking across professional experts in [xxxxx]: Professional presentations and knowledge sharing across the organization

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We encourage all individuals to apply for our job openings, as we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to these DEIB principles means we value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of each team member. We strive to ensure that every employee has equal opportunities to succeed, feels respected and valued, and experiences a strong sense of belonging within our organization.
We encourage you to leave out photo, age, and name.

If you would like to take on the challenge of working in an innovative company, we look forward to receiving your application. A resume is required, while a cover letter is optional. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed, we only accept applications via www.[xxxxx].com. Applications will be processed continuously.

Do you have any questions regarding the position?
Feel free to contact Hiring Manager on e-mail: jstu@[xxxxx].com

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Bear in mind, that we need you to confirm that you can obtain a security clearance by the Danish Defense Intelligence Service, and that all adults in your household are not posing any risk to the related risk-evaluation. This entails among other issues:

• The you have as a minimum stayed within NATO/EU/MISWG countries for the last 7 years only interrupted by short stays abroad, and
• That you have not committed serious criminal offences

[xxxxx] group has headquarters in Denmark and is a high-tech company developing products and systems for defense and non-defense security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self-protection systems for aircraft, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. [xxxxx] | Allies in innovation

The high-tech and innovative [xxxxx] Group develops products and systems for defense, non-defense and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self-protection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry.

Headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, [xxxxx] has subsidiaries and operations across Europe, in the Middle East, in Asia Pacific as well as a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, [xxxxx] Inc., with offices in Washington D.C., Georgia and Texas.