Program Manager (Air Systems)

Join Our Team as a Program Manager (Air Systems) at Intracom Defense (IDE)

About Us

Join Intracom Defense (IDE), Greece's top tech defense company.

Our mission? To innovate, create, and deliver cutting-edge technology on a global scale.

At IDE, we research, design, develop, and manufacture groundbreaking products, systems, and solutions in sectors such as Tactical Communication and Information systems, Missile Electronics, Surveillance solutions, Hybrid Electric Power systems, Next-gen Unmanned Air and Sea platforms and disruptive technologies (such as Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security).

As a key player in international defense, IDE is a registered NATO supplier and participates in international development and production programs, as well as in industrial cooperation programs for the defense sector.

Last but not least, IDE is a trusted and leading company in EU research and development programs, where research and innovation are the key elements for the upcoming technological breakthroughs.

In IDE we invest in people and technology!

We're not just about defense— we're about shaping the future!

📍 Location: Koropi, [East] Suburbs
💻 Working Model: Hybrid

🚀 Growth Opportunities: Access to continuous learning, professional development, and career advancement pathways
📈 Reporting to: Air Systems & Services Department

Why you Should Join Us:

We’re on the lookout for a Program Manager (Air Systems) who is responsible for leading complex aerospace programs and ensuring their successful execution from planning through delivery. In this role, you will coordinate cross-functional teams, engage with customers, partners, suppliers, and funding bodies, and drive effective collaboration across all stakeholders to achieve program objectives while supporting the delivery of high-quality aerospace systems and components.

What You ‘ll Be Doing:

• Ensure contract management, monitoring & compliance (Grant Agreement, Consortium Agreements, subcontractors, NDAs).
• Establish an overall program governance while ensuring consistency across projects, covering the full delivery lifecycle -from kickoff to closeout- ensuring documentation and process/contract compliance.
• Define project(s) scope, milestones/gates and success criteria based on the stakeholder(s) needs/requirements.
• Develop, maintain and implement the Program Management Plan.
• Define, maintain & communicate the schedule & plans for aerospace programs.
• Coordinate program milestones with cross-functional teams.
• Track key program KPIs, allowing to monitor and coordinate schedule, costs, resources & drive operational improvement when required (e.g. to ensure timely achievement of project gates).
• Manage entrance and exit process to major technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, FRR, SVR, etc.).
• Deliver key program deliverables, such as Program overview, risk log, knowledge transfer plan, compliance statements, acceptability checklists, etc.
• Maintain a comprehensive risk register and drive mitigation actions.
• Manage alignment of change control procedures across partners and suppliers.
• Approve the program's acquisition plan and ensure alignment with contractual and cost/quality requirements, in coordination with the Financial & Quality Departments.
• Approve the Manufacturing, Production & Disposal Plan and ensure alignment with contractual and cost/quality requirements in coordination with the Financial & Quality Departments.
• Identify and follow the security needs for the program execution.
• Identify and ensure availability of required export/import licenses.
• Identify and ensure availability of infrastructure required for the program execution.
• Define agendas, prepare materials, coordinate speakers, present programmatic content, coordinate development of meeting minutes, follow-up on action points.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager concerning project-related inputs for program planning, monitoring & execution alignment.
• Provide input/collaborate with PMO secretariat (event coordination, program planning, communications).
• Identify training requirements for the PMO.

Additional Responsibilities related to EDF Project Coordination:

• Submit deliverables to suppliers/funding authorities/MoDs, ensuring delivery alignment with contractual commitments, Statement of Work and cost/quality targets.
• Coordinate progress and financial reporting between the EDF Consortium and the EC.
• Provide progress reporting to the EC and the MoDs.
• Manage payments to partners and subcontractors in compliance with contractual and organizational requirements, in coordination with the Financial Department.
• Approve effort reporting forms (timesheets).
• Coordinate dissemination activities, e.g. through participation in events (exhibitions, conferences, etc.), reviews, workshops, press, etc.
• Ensure Consortium wide innovation management and exploitation planning.

What’s in it for You:

• Friendly and Dynamic Working Environment.
• Competitive Remuneration package directly dependent on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
• Opportunities for Continuous Learning of state-of-the-art technology and career development.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Corporate transportation from central metro stations.
• Onsite dining facilities.
• Work-Life Balance initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong engineering or technical background.
• Proven (7Y+) experience in leading complex strategic programs or cutting-edge technology initiatives.
• Proven (7Y+) experience in coordinating big consortia.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and leadership capability.
• Experience in technical program or project management.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Experience in coordinating between technical and non-technical team members effectively.
• Solid experience with project management tools (Jira, etc.).
• Proficient user of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, SharePoint.
• General digital literacy.
• Attention to detail, highly proactive and execution focused individual.
• Excellent communication skills in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Ability to work in fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Problem-solving mindset, with strong ability to identify bottlenecks and adapt workflows.
• Soft skills; Emotional intelligence, conflict management, respectful communication, appreciation-focused leadership, patience, collaboration.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to take initiative and motivation to drive results.
• Very good planning and time-management skills.
• High sense of accountability and great ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.

Ready to Join Us?
At IDE, you’re not just taking a job—you’re stepping into a career where you can grow, innovate and make a difference.

If you are ambitious, and ready to take on the challenge, we want to hear from you!  

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.