
Defense Program Manager
Destinus
Hengelo, Overijssel, Netherlands
Hybrid
Expert
posted 15 days ago
Vacancy Summary
As the Defense Program Manager at Destinus, you will lead complex defense programs, ensuring the successful transition of advanced aerospace systems from development to operational delivery. Your role is pivotal in connecting technical teams with customer needs while navigating the challenges of military program management.
Required skills
Aerospace engineering
Testing
Planning
Technical Leadership
Engineering Development
Security
Communication
stakeholder coordination
Technical Knowledge
Certification
Standards
Operations
Teams
Driving
Cutting
Dutch
English
Production
Qualification
execution
Clear
Efficiency
Management
Culture
Screening
Alignment
Coordinating
Defense Technology
Project Delivery
Precision
Cross-Functional Coordination
Acting
Defense Systems
English level
Fluent
Languages
Dutch
English
Oversee complex defense programs at Destinus, where advanced interceptors and strike systems are developed for modern defense operations. You will coordinate with customers, engineering, operations, and leadership teams to drive programs through all phases, from development to delivery.
About the Company
Destinus is at the forefront of developing advanced interceptors and strike systems that meet the evolving demands of defense operations. Our technology blends speed, autonomy, and precision, enabling us to deliver mission-critical capabilities to defense customers globally.
About Destinus

Destinus
Valkenburg, NL
Destinus is a new kind of European defence manufacturer. Vertically integrated, built for industrial tempo, and designed for scale. We focus on two product verticals: Strike and Air Defence. Scalable, cost-asymmetric systems for high-intensity modern conflict. This means owning the stack, controlling key bottlenecks, and producing at scale in Europe, for Europe.
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