Director of Strategic Projects

WHY JOIN US

• The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty.

• You will work alongside industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms.

• We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&D backing.

ABOUT THE TEAM

You will work directly with the VP of STARK to drive key strategic initiatives and high-impact operational engagements across Europe. Our team operates at the intersection of strategy, defence engineering, and scale-up execution to rapidly deploy modern defense technologies. You will collaborate closely with engineering leads, production specialists, and external stakeholders in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

YOUR MISSION

As a Director of Strategic Projects, you will support the VP of STARK and own the end-to-end delivery of strategic engagements across Ukraine and partner nations. You will structure complex, ambiguous problems into distinct workstreams – ranging from assessing production capacity for major missile programs to defining aftermarket parts strategies – ensuring rapid execution and measurable impact in contested environments.

WHAT YOU WILL DO AT STARK

• Lead end-to-end delivery of high-priority strategic projects in support of the VP of STARK.

• Structure ambiguous defence challenges into actionable workstreams and operational roadmaps.

• Assess and optimize manufacturing capacity and supply chains for major defense programs, including missile systems.

• Develop and execute comprehensive aftermarket parts strategies and field sustainment models.

• Manage cross-functional project teams across engineering, manufacturing, and procurement to hit aggressive deadlines.

• Communicate findings, strategic risks, and milestone updates directly to executive leadership and military partners.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE MISSION

• Owning the end-to-end delivery of the engagement. This involves structuring ambiguous problems into distinct workstreams (e.g., assessing production capacity for a missile program or building an aftermarket parts strategy).

• Exceptional structured problem-solving and quantitative modeling skills; expert capability to break down highly ambiguous operational, industrial, and strategic defense challenges into executable workstreams.

• Demonstrated experience advising C-level executives, senior military stakeholders, and ministry officials, alongside managing high-performing cross-functional project teams.

• Deep interest in modern defense technology, autonomous systems, and hardware manufacturing, with the drive to scale mission-critical defense capabilities across Ukraine and NATO partners.

• Fluency in English.

• Based in or willing to relocate to Kyiv, Ukraine, with willingness to travel across European partner nations.

NICE TO HAVE

• Prior exposure to defense technologies, aerospace manufacturing, or hardware production programs.

• Experience with supply chain optimization and aftermarket logistics in complex markets.