Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) – COO Office

About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.

We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems—not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe—today.

Your mission

The mission of the Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) – COO Office role is to take ownership of critical, unstructured projects and drive them from ambiguity to execution by applying clear thinking, strong analytics, and a hands-on approach. You enable fast, high-quality decision-making and ensure impactful solutions are not only developed but successfully implemented.

You will analyze and model data, create management-ready presentations, collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders and the COO Office, and step in to drive execution when needed to ensure tangible results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end project management of operational and strategic initiatives

• Coordinate cross-functional efforts through effective stakeholder management, including senior leadership

• Develop and maintain business cases, including financial modeling and scenario planning

• Perform data analysis and Excel modeling to support decision-making

• Build and track KPIs and performance metrics to monitor project and operational success

• Create high-quality executive presentations (PowerPoint / Google Slides) to communicate insights and recommendations

• Utilize data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to present complex data clearly

• Work with large datasets to generate actionable insights and drive improvements

• Support and improve project management processes and tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, PMO structures)

• Take ownership of ambiguous, high-impact problems and drive them through to execution

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in project management, operations, consulting, or a related field (Experience in project management or PMO environments is a plus)

• Advanced Excel skills, including modeling and scenario analysis

• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint or Google Slides for executive-level presentations

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an advantage

• Comfortable working with large datasets and performing quantitative analysis

• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, or similar) is beneficial

• Strong analytical and structured thinking with the ability to break down complex problems

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Highly proactive and self-driven, with strong ownership mindset

• Ability to thrive in ambiguous and fast-paced environments

• Results-oriented with a pragmatic, hands-on approach

• Strong collaboration skills across functions and seniority levels

• High level of adaptability and resilience in high-pressure settings

• Natural curiosity and eagerness to learn