Technical Program Manager (m/f/d)

The role

You will own programs that turn perception, autonomy, and hardware into ground robotic systems for military and security forces. You will guide programs from concept through integration, field testing, production, and sustainment.

What you will do

• Create an executable roadmap for each program with gated milestones.
• Manage an integrated master schedule, budget, and critical path.
• Align autonomy software, embedded systems, perception, mechatronics, hardware, and manufacturing teams and external suppliers.
• Track mission requirements through verification, validation, and acceptance.
• Manage program governance including risk reviews, change control, and executive readouts.
• Maintain a living risk register with mitigations and triggers.
• Develop lab, range, and customer-site test plans.
• Move systems from prototype to production.

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of proven experience leading complex hardware-software programs in robotics, autonomy, automotive, or a closely related field.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.
• Technical depth to engage with senior autonomy, perception, embedded, and hardware engineers.
• Track record of shipping to production or fielding systems in regulated or mission-critical domains.
• Strong command of program controls including risk management, change management, supplier management, and quality gates.
• Clear, concise communication for engineers and executives.
• Judgment to set clear priorities and bring structure to ambiguous situations.
• Understanding of regulatory and export control requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity
• 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days
• Employer-supported pension contribution
• Learning & development support and team events budget
• Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio
• Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs
• Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations
• Referral bonus program
• Dog-friendly office
• Relocation support where applicable

About the company

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. The company develops systems to assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders.