Hypersonica

Senior Programme Manager

Munich or Berlin, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

What you'll do

Win, shape, and deliver defence programmes from early engagement through execution, owning outcomes end to end.

Act as a market-facing leader, managing customer relationships with military, government, and defence stakeholders.

Translate customer needs, operational context, and policy drivers into clear programme plans and delivery priorities.

Lead programme execution across internal teams and partners, maintaining momentum, clarity, and accountability.

Balance commercial, technical, and delivery realities, making hard trade-offs when required.

Develop and articulate thought leadership, concept papers, and programme narratives that influence customers and partners.

Support business development by identifying opportunities, shaping bids, and converting interest into funded work.

Represent Hypersonica with credibility, discipline, and mission focus in high-stakes customer environments.

Who you are

A programme or delivery professional with 5+ years’ experience in defence, aerospace, policy, or adjacent high-consequence sectors.

Comfortable operating in market-facing roles, with real exposure to customers, partners, or stakeholders.

Fluent native-level German and fluent English, comfortable operating in bilingual, cross cultural defence environments.

Commercially minded, with experience balancing delivery, growth, and customer trust.

Prior military service or close operational exposure is a strong advantage.

Able to operate confidently with senior customers, not just internally.

Clear thinker and strong writer, capable of producing credible programme narratives and thought pieces.

Thrives in high-ownership environments where accountability is real and visibility is high.

Motivated by building and delivering real capability, not managing process or maintaining status.

What we offer

A mission driven environment with the opportunity to work on one of Europe’s most consequential defence challenges, with direct impact on sovereign capability and security.

Daily collaboration with top experts across engineering, operations, and defence, with real opportunity to learn from the best, contribute, and grow.

High ownership and autonomy; no time tracking, no micromanagement, just clear objectives and accountability for outcomes.

A fast paced environment where good ideas are implemented quickly, and feedback from test and flight drives real decisions.

A culture that values clarity, integrity, and excellence, and supports people who take initiative and push boundaries responsibly.

Competitive compensation and real share options aligned to responsibility and impact, not tenure or hierarchy.

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Technology & IT Business Development Operations Senior Programme Manager Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Senior Programme Manager role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Hypersonica?
  3. Which of Business Development, Operations and Senior have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Business Development, Operations and Senior.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Senior Programme Manager role because I can bring practical experience in Business Development, Operations and Senior, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Hypersonica needs from this hire.

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