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As a Program Manager at Destinus, you will sit at the intersection of technology, production, finance, and customer success, ensuring that ambitious programs are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with business objectives.\nAt Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.\nThis role goes beyond traditional project management. You will be responsible for driving program strategy, managing financial performance, mitigating risks, and building strong customer relationships while coordinating multidisciplinary teams across engineering, production, supply chain, and business functions. Your ability to translate complex challenges into actionable plans will directly impact the success of our products and the future growth of the company.\nWhat You’ll Do\nOwn the full lifecycle of strategic programs from contract award through delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer expectations, and operational capabilities \nManage program financial performance, including P&L responsibility, forecasting, budgeting, cost control, margin optimization, and financial reporting \nDevelop and execute program strategies that balance customer requirements, technical objectives, commercial goals, and operational constraints \nBuild trusted relationships with customers, government stakeholders, partners, and internal leadership teams, acting as the primary point of contact for program-related matters \nIdentify, assess, and proactively mitigate program risks across technical, operational, financial, contractual, and supply chain domains \nLead cross-functional teams across engineering, production, procurement, quality, and operations to ensure successful program execution \nMonitor program performance through KPIs, milestones, and financial metrics, driving corrective actions when needed \nSupport contract negotiations, change management activities, and commercial discussions throughout the program lifecycle \nEnsure compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and company governance standards \nDrive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program execution, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction \nRequirements\nWhat You’ll Need\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Aerospace, Industrial Management, or a related field \nMinimum 15 years of experience in Program Management, Senior Project Management, or Business Management roles within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or highly regulated industrial environments \nStrong P&L management experience with proven responsibility for program financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability \nDemonstrated experience managing large-scale, complex programs involving multiple stakeholders and international teams \nDeep understanding of risk management methodologies and program governance frameworks \nStrong customer-facing experience, including executive-level stakeholder management and contract execution \nExperience working within production and industrial environments, with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain operations \nAerospace and defense industry experience is mandatory \nStrong commercial acumen with the ability to balance technical, operational, and financial priorities \nExcellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills \nFluency in English is required. 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Most importantly, you take ownership, build trust with stakeholders, and consistently deliver outcomes that create value for both customers and the business.\nBenefits\nWhy Join Us?\nThe Thrill of the Future - Work on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace.\nGlobal Innovation Hub - Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.\nFast-Paced & High-Growth - Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.\nReal Impact - Your work won’t be theoretical-it will shape the future of flight.\nDestinus is an equal-opportunity employer. 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