Quantum Systems

Program Manager (m/f/d)

In short

Program Manager role at Quantum-Systems, a European deep-tech company building unmanned systems (air, land, sea), leading cross-functional procurement programs in the military/government sector from planning to delivery. The role covers schedules, milestones, risk management, stakeholder alignment, and program governance across interdisciplinary teams. Requires several years of program/project management experience, preferably in military/government settings, strong stakeholder management, and very good English (German is a plus).

About the Role
As Program Manager at Quantum-Systems, you take on holistic responsibility for demanding projects in the field of unmanned systems. You coordinate interdisciplinary teams, ensure smooth project execution, and act as the central interface between internal stakeholders and external partners. Your work directly contributes to the successful implementation of innovative UAV solutions in demanding operational environments.
What is your Day to Day Mission
•You lead cross-functional programs (procurement programs) in the military/government sector from planning to successful implementation.
•You are responsible for schedules, milestones, dependencies, and risk management to ensure reliable project delivery.
•You ensure transparency and alignment among all relevant stakeholders and support well-founded decisions.
•You coordinate resources and priorities across different teams and bring together technical, operational, and business requirements.
•You monitor program progress, identify risks early, and develop appropriate countermeasures.
•You establish and optimize program management processes, governance structures, and reporting standards.
•You ensure effective communication with internal and external stakeholders throughout the entire program lifecycle.
•You promote a collaborative and hands-on way of working that helps teams achieve ambitious goals.
•You contribute significantly to successfully bringing innovative autonomous systems to market and enabling our customers to make better decisions.
What you bring to the team
•Several years of experience in program management, project management, product operations, or a comparable role, preferably in the military/government sector.
•Demonstrable experience in managing complex, interdisciplinary programs in technology-driven companies.
•Strong stakeholder management skills and confident presence at all levels of the organization.
•Experience coordinating cross-functional teams as well as managing dependencies and priorities.
•Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
•Analytical thinking, strong problem-solving competence, and a pragmatic hands-on mentality.
•Experience with common program management methods, planning tools, and reporting structures.
•Very good written and spoken English; German skills are an advantage.
•The ability to operate successfully in a dynamic and fast-growing company.
•Enthusiasm for innovation, collaboration, and the development of forward-looking technologies.
Why Quantum-Systems
•We believe in the strength of combined capabilities: clear technical expertise paired with a customer-oriented focus.
•We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary.
•We push boundaries, think outside the box, and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial imagery data.
•We promise to be your launchpad for personal and professional growth.
Our benefits
•Employer-funded company pension plan: we support you so you can already provide for later.
•Flexible working hours: through trust-based working time, you shape not only your working hours but also your work-life balance independently.
•Mobile working: if the office gets too turbulent for you, mobile working can provide the necessary balance.
•Bike leasing: we support you in staying environmentally conscious, mobile, and healthy.
•Corporate benefits: your opportunity for attractive offers and discounts from well-known providers and brands such as Adidas, Apple, Expedia.
•Employee events: we want to not only grow together but also celebrate our successes together.
•Lunch card: we sponsor your daily lunch budget.
•Company shuttle: enjoy our convenient shuttle service that picks you up from Laim in Munich and brings you to our location, with return trips at the end of the working day.
About us
Quantum Systems is a leading European deep-tech company for unmanned systems in the air, land, and sea domains. We develop and scale integrated hardware, software, and AI-powered solutions for mission-critical operations.
At Quantum Systems, you work with experts from a wide range of disciplines, take on responsibility from day one, and help turn ambitious ideas into technologies with real added value. We act quickly, think beyond boundaries, and give our teams the freedom to actively shape the future.
The Future is Unmanned - But the responsibility is not.

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