Junior Project Manager (m/w/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich

About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.

We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems—not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe—today.

Your mission

Act as the Programme Manager’s right hand—ensuring daily execution, seamless coordination, and timely delivery across multiple aircraft development programmes. Keep everyone aligned, informed, and moving forward across sites and workstreams.

Responsibilities

Maintain and continuously
Update programm timelines, Gantt charts, and key milestones across concurrent builds.
Own workflow tracking and task dependencies in tools like JIRA, Confluence..
Draft and prepare briefings, decks, and status updates for internal teams and external stakeholders—both upward to leadership and downward to engineering and ops.
Track progress of internal deliverables and flag blockers early.
Ensure task clarity and prioritisation across geographies, teams, and functions (build, design, flight test, documentation).
Monitor budget adherence and resource allocation in conjunction with the Programme Manager.
Coordinate and log internal reviews, readiness gates, and standups across programmes.
Drive the rhythm of weekly planning and sprint cycles.
Document risks, mitigation strategies, and decision logs.
Act as communications hub for the programme—ensuring alignment and shared situational awareness at all levels.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Project Management or related field.
3+ years of experience in complex project delivery (aerospace, automotive, robotics or hardware preferred).
Strong grasp of project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and scheduling best practices.
Proficient in PM software: JIRA, Notion, MS Project, or similar.
Confident communicator—capable of synthesising information clearly and succinctly for technical and executive audiences.
Comfortable operating across time zones, cultures, and distributed teams.
Strong attention to detail, with a proactive mindset and calm under pressure.

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We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.

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