Technical Project Manager - Software & Deployment for Sensors
Our client, a premier Swiss Aerospace & Defence innovation firm, delivers cutting‑edge solutions for advanced military systems across air and land. Renowned for precision and reliability, they empower armed forces with mission‑critical expertise.
Position
* Ensure successful delivery of software releases through effective planning, risk‑based execution, cost and schedule management, and smooth operational handover.
* Plan and carry out deployments on production sensor systems, including site access coordination and contingency planning.
* Oversee project cadence activities such as PI Planning, Sprint Reviews, Risk Reviews, Release Readiness, and Go/No‑Go decisions.
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across signal processing, networking, testing, and integration.
* Work closely with customers and end users to gather requirements and define acceptance criteria.
* Lead verification and validation efforts, including test planning as well as factory and site acceptance (FAT/SAT).
* Drive continuous improvement of processes and tools, including DevOps practices, CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment playbooks.
* Contribute to customer offers and project proposals by preparing technical descriptions, cost estimates, and planning inputs in collaboration with sales and bid teams.
* Provide clear and transparent project reporting to support internal governance and external stakeholders.
Requirements
* Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering preferred; candidates with a Bachelor's degree will also be considered.
* Several years (3+) of experience leading software or systems engineering projects, as either Team Lead or PM, ideally in sensors, electronic warfare, avionics, or safety‑critical domains.
* Strong background in software engineering to identify and mitigate technical risks early.
* Experience with deployments in secure or air‑gapped environments is a plus.
* Experience with one or more general‑purpose programming languages (e.g., Rust, Python, JavaScript, etc.).
* Familiar with software related tools (Confluence, Jira, Gitlab).
* Knowledge of relevant standards such as ISO9001/EN9100 and MIL‑STD.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at multiple levels.
* Languages: Very good English (C1) and good German (B2+); French is a plus.
Benefits
* Comprehensive Pension Fund.
* Flexible Working Hours.
* 13th Month Salary.
* Generous Paternity Leave.
* Private Medical Insurance.
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