VP Programmes

• Programme Capture: Lead the pursuit of government programmes, shaping requirements early and building the case for SE3's systems.
• Bids & Proposals: Own bids and proposals end to end, bringing together technical, commercial and delivery input from across the company.
• Procurement to Contract: Guide opportunities through procurement processes, commercial negotiation and contract award.
• Customer Relationships: Build trusted relationships with government programme offices and end users.
• Delivery Alignment: Work with engineering and delivery teams so that commitments are realistic and programmes are set up to succeed after award.
• Programmes Team: Hire and develop a small team of programme and bid managers as our pipeline grows.

Your Profile

• You take ownership of outcomes and remove obstacles without waiting for direction. You turn discussions into clear decisions and decisions into deliverables, and you hold yourself and your team to a consistently high standard.
• You have played a lead role in winning government programmes, with a clear personal contribution to the outcome.
• You know government defence customers and their procurement processes, and you have managed bids from requirement to award.
• You have led or mentored a team and want to build one, while still doing much of the work yourself.
• You work well with engineers and can turn technical capability into a credible, compelling proposal.
• You move quickly and take responsibility in an early-stage company, and you're based in Munich or willing to relocate.
• You speak fluent English; German is a plus. Given the nature of SE3's work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to work on defence-related projects and, where required, obtain the relevant security clearance.

Especially Valued Bonus Skills

• Military experience.
• Experience in defence programme management or a government programme office.
• An established network across European defence customers.
• Experience with autonomous systems, UAVs or software-defined defence.

Perks & Benefits

• Real Ownership: Participate in SE3's growth through our employee participation programme
• Work Environment to Excel at: Find a high-quality and modern toolset, flat hierarchy and a skilled, driven team which will push the limits together with you
• AI-boosted workplace: We empower every employee with best-in-class AI tools and agents, giving you unlimited access to the latest advancements and a true productivity edge
• 31 Paid Days Off: 30 vacation days plus your birthday off
• Well-being Access: Free membership to gyms, yoga, and wellness through EGYM Wellpass
• Team Offsites: We go on 2 company retreats per year, our last ones were in Italy and Greece
• Mentorship: Work closely with experienced engineers and get paired with a professional mentor to support your growth

Our Process

• Intro Call (30 min): Let's get to know each other.
• Case Study (90 min): We work through a realistic bid or programme capture scenario together.
• Deep-Dive Interview (1 hr): We dive into programmes you have helped win, bids you have led and how you work with engineering teams.
• Team Dinner / Lunch: Meet the team and see whether it is a strong fit on both sides.

Equal Opportunity

SE3 is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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