Head of ISR & Strike Solutions

Harmattan AI

Paris, France

About the Role

As Head of ISR & Strike solutions, you will be in charge of a complete line of products for Harmattan AI ISR & Strike solution. You are the primary interface of customers and C-Level to manage this line of products, including product strategy and roadmap, business plans and pricing elaboration and management, development and industrialization management, production execution control, contract execution overseeing end-to-end delivery of our systems, ensuring contractual compliance, and coordinating internal teams to meet critical deadlines. You directly manage a team of Program managers, Product Managers and System Architects.

Responsibilities

Strategic Customer Interface & Alignment: Act as the primary interface for customers and C-Level executives, ensuring program execution aligns with the overall ISR & Strike product strategy and roadmap;
End-to-End Delivery Oversight: Oversee the entire contract execution lifecycle, coordinating the team of Program Managers, Product Managers, and System Architects to ensure on-time, on-spec delivery of complex and mass-produced systems;
Contractual & Compliance Guarantee: Guarantee that all deliverables meet contractual, technical, and operational requirements, managing compliance across the product line;
Risk Mitigation & Crisis Leadership: Anticipate strategic and program-level risks and lead rapid, structured resolution of issues and major roadblocks as they arise, escalating internally when necessary to unblock delivery;
Financial Ownership & Revenue Management: Own the program financial timeline and ensure accurate invoicing and revenue activation at contractual milestones, aligning with business plans and pricing strategies;
Team Enablement & Process Alignment: Ensure centralized product policies and processes are compatible with specific program and customer constraints, identifying missing strategic and operational enablers for the team.

Candidate Requirements

10+ years of experience in program or project management within the defense sector;
Mandatory expertise in the field of drones for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) and Strike;
Significant experience as a Program Manager, including leading product development;
Proven track record managing complex deliveries and mass-production with direct client interface and contractual responsibilities;
Strong knowledge of defense acquisition processes, program milestones, and compliance documentation;
Ability to manage programs in cutting-edge/disruptive environments;
Proficiency in managing a complete business plan;
Expertise in defining the product strategy and roadmap ("product head");
Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational skills;
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams toward success.