Technical Project Manager

Description

Daedalean AG is the artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy hub of Destinus Group, a rapidly growing European defense and aerospace company developing the next generation of autonomous drones, effectors, and flight systems. Based in Zurich, the 100+ team develops safety-critical AI for aviation at the intersection of world-class research and real hardware. Its expertise spans computer vision, deep learning, and onboard reasoning – systems that can perceive the world, understand it, and make decisions in real time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of our most complex cross-team projects.
• Work with the technical leads as well as the product team to translate new initiatives into robust project plans.
• Drive the execution of those plans through ongoing tracking of progress, managing dependencies and resolving roadblocks.
• Establish a trustworthy rapport with all stakeholders while holding them accountable for committed deliverables.
• Get your hands dirty in reviewing requirements or implementing simple technical solutions if there’s a need.
• Do whatever it takes to stick to your project commitments.
• Contribute with your experience to advance the TPM practice and tooling at Daedalean.
• Get stuff done.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful and timely project delivery, including financial and technical commitment under ambiguity.
• Experience in managing cross-functional projects under tight deadlines including external parties, e.g. contractors and suppliers.
• Delivery and certification experience from the aviation industry (PDR, CDR, SOI#1/2/3/4 etc.)
• BSc in a technical discipline.
• Solid understanding of common project management methodologies.
• Fine-tuned interpersonal skills to synthesize strong opinions into a shared goal.
• Data-driven mindset combined with a hands-on attitude.

Benefits

• A team of experienced engineers and researchers, who joined us from most recognized companies and institutions.
• Difficult and interesting problems to solve.
• Build cutting-edge technology that will shape our future.
• Hybrid work setting.
• Learning & Development budget: visit conferences of your choice.
• Gym membership.