Technical Project Manager

The role

The Technical Project Manager leads engineering projects from initial request through testing, operational handover, and closure. You will deliver modifications to unmanned ground systems and integrate modules and payloads.

What you will do

• Create end-to-end project plans for engineering work.
• Build work breakdowns in Jira including dependencies and critical paths.
• Develop realistic schedules accounting for technical uncertainty and integration effort.
• Create risk plans for integration challenges and long-lead components.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Service, Supply Chain, and other teams.
• Develop test plans, acceptance criteria, and documented results.
• Manage service-ready handovers including documentation and training.
• Structure workstreams from engineering escalations.
• Manage change management for scope or technical decisions.
• Provide project documentation and status reporting.

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience.
• At least 1 year leading engineering projects involving physical products such as hardware, hardware and software, machinery, robotics, or automotive systems.
• Experience breaking down technical work and building plans with critical paths.
• Practical risk management skills.
• Ability to communicate with engineers on technical topics and with leaders on timelines and risks.
• Confidence delivering projects amid uncertainty and supply dependencies.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, including project structures, filters, and dashboards.
• Experience with Google Sheets or Excel.
• Experience organizing testing, acceptance, and operational or service handovers.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and English at B2 level or above.

Nice to have

• Experience in MilTech or defense, automotive, aerospace, or heavy equipment.
• Experience with unmanned ground vehicles, UAVs, or other uncrewed systems.

Benefits

• Impactful Work: Engineering projects whose output is in daily use at the front line.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for development and training, including potential programs in Germany.
• Direct Feedback: Close collaboration with end-users.
• Agile Environment: Fast-paced work culture with minimal bureaucracy.
• Flexible working hours.
• Medical & Life insurance

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 team develops autonomous systems for challenging environments.