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Programme Manager

Helsing · Paris

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 days
Helsing's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Helsing's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Helsing
high
141 stale, 3 reposted of 141 open
Hiring momentum
187 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Helsing's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Helsing.

About this role

As a Programme Manager for Helsing's Air team in France, you will lead the delivery of complex programmes that integrate engineering, operations, and customer engagement within the French defence sector. Your responsibilities include managing relationships with the DGA and the French Air Force, translating defence requirements into actionable plans, and ensuring programme success by mitigating risks and aligning cross-functional teams. This role is pivotal in bridging technology capabilities with defence needs, requiring both strategic oversight and hands-on management.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Helsing as an employer.

What you need

  • Experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programmes in the French aerospace and defence sector
  • Ability to operate at the interface of strategy and execution
  • Rigorous academic foundation in engineering, technology or business
  • Fluency in French and English for senior-level communication
  • Eligibility for French national defence security clearance

Nice to have

  • Direct experience working within or alongside the DGA
  • Understanding of the DGA and French MoD acquisition ecosystem
  • Exposure to AI, software, or dual-use technology programmes
  • Experience supporting or leading bids in the French defence procurement environment
  • A network across France's aerospace and defence industrial base

What you get

  • Competitive salary and VSOP options
  • Relocation support up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
  • €500/£450 yearly learning allowance
  • Gym membership and mental health support
  • Regular company events and monthly social allowances
  • Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers

Worth weighing

  • Role requires navigating a complex and high-stakes environment
  • Emphasis on building deep relationships and institutional fluency
  • Not a coordination role; requires leadership and accountability for programme outcomes
  • Work involves dealing with ambiguity and high-pressure situations

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Listed by Helsing on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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