Project Manager

About Us

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.

About the Role

As Project Manager, you will be a core driver of our program delivery, coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder programs from early engineering phases through operational deployment.

You are responsible for the meticulous coordination of cross-functional internal teams, ensuring technical and operational requirements are met, and resolving program-level blockers to maintain critical schedules. Your leadership will ensure Harmattan AI's programs are delivered on time and on spec.

Responsibilities

• Delivery Coordination: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-spec delivery of complex drone systems and programs - including hardware and software design and delivery, maintenance, customer services and training activities.
• Program Execution: Drive the deliverables across engineering, technical, and operational milestones.
• Project Oversight: Guarantee that all deliverables meet established technical and operational requirements, ensuring end-to-end delivery success.
• Issue & Risk Management: Proactively track and resolve program-level blockers, both technical and administrative, and manage project risks.
• Enabler Identification: Identify missing project enablers and escalate internally to unblock delivery or alignment with program goals.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination: Interface with internal engineering teams and external partners/suppliers to align on technical requirements, timelines, and contractual commitments.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or another high-complexity technical industry is a strong plus.
• 5+ years of experience in project/program management within a technology, engineering, or aerospace sector.
• Strong delivery expertise on embedded systems (both hardware and software).
• Expertise in managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs and technical deliveries in demanding operational environments is a strong plus.
• Exclusive focus on project/program management in your career history.
• Proven track record of coordinating technical teams to achieve program milestones.
• Ability to manage programs in cutting-edge/disruptive environments.
• Experience with contract management, vendor coordination, or technical transition programs is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams toward success.