/Head of Program Management Office

Head of Program Management Office

Hengelo, Overijssel, Netherlandsnlvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
Not disclosed
// Posted
3 months ago

About the Role

About the role Imagine being the person who brings clarity where complexity lives. You sit at the center of programs, timelines, budgets, and commitments, making sure everyone knows exactly where things stand. This role is the backbone of execution, the point where structure meets speed, and where decisions are supported by facts, not assumptions.  At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.  What you'll do Develop and build the Program Management Office in the Military Programs department.  Lead a team of Project Managers, Supplier Coordinators, Process Specialists, and Reporting Specialists.  Own visibility across programs, ensuring deadlines, milestones, payments, and deliverables are always clear and up to date  Track schedules, contracts, and financial flows, flagging risks before they become problems  Act as the operational anchor for program managers, freeing them to focus on execution and strategy  Maintain structured reporting on program status, timelines, and commitments for internal and external stakeholders  Coordinate with finance, legal, engineering, and operations to keep information aligned and reliable  Bring order to complex, fast-moving environments through robust processes and disciplined follow-up  What You’ll Need Around 10 years of experience in program office, PMO, operations, or administrative program support roles  Strong experience tracking timelines, budgets, payments, and contractual milestones  Confidence working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams  Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in high-stakes environments  Comfort operating in aerospace, defense, engineering, or similarly complex industries  Fluency in English, as well as in the official language of the country where the role is based.  Who You Are You are calm, structured, and relentlessly organized  You see ambiguity as something to eliminate, not tolerate  You enjoy being the reference point people trust when they ask where things really stand  You take ownership, follow through, and don’t let details slip  You thrive in fast-paced environments where precision actually matters  Why Join Us? ✨ The Thrill of the Future – Work on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace. ✨ Global Innovation Hub – Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world. ✨ Fast-Paced & High-Growth – Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company. ✨ Real Impact – Your work won’t be theoretical—it will shape the future of flight. Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status. 🚀 Destinus – Challenge the limits of time, space, and human potential.

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