Defence Expert at Civitta managing defence vertical programmes across Europe and building networks with stakeholders. Ensuring alignment with defence priorities and exploring new opportunities.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead defence vertical programmes across Europe;
Anticipate needs, constraints, and opportunities within the defence domain, guide the design and implementation of defence hackathons, acceleration and matchmaking program, and similar initiatives;
Build and maintain a strong network of defence stakeholders, including end users, innovation units, procurement offices, and defence SMEs across the EU and associated states;
Lead stakeholder outreach, use-case development, and validation of participant solutions within real defence contexts;
Ensure effective communication of programme objectives and outputs, maintaining alignment with defence priorities;
Monitor trends, policies, funding opportunities, and emerging technologies in defence and security to inform project strategy and direction;
Spot and support new development opportunities in the defence vertical.
Requirements
Strong understanding of defence ecosystems, including procurement processes, R&D, innovation frameworks, dual-use technologies, and security constraints;
Proven experience engaging senior defence stakeholders (e.g., primes, military institutions, ministries, and defence agencies);
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate between technical/innovation and defence policy contexts;
Strategic mindset with the ability to connect technological innovation to defence and policy priorities;
Exceptional interpersonal skills, diplomacy, adaptability, and problem-solving ability in complex, multi-stakeholder environments;
Strong project and team management skills;
Fluency in English; proficiency in additional EU languages may be considered as a plus;
Willingness to travel across Europe and partner countries.
Benefits
Professional Growth – we believe in the rapid career development of our employees, offering performance and salary reviews once or twice a year to ensure you are progressing and rewarded;
Flexible Working Hours – manage your workday with flexibility and the option to work from home, while also benefiting from our city-centre office as a convenient, collaborative workspace;
Culture & Connection – from engaging team bonding activities such as Christmas parties and Summer events to spontaneous celebrations, monthly team breakfast or lunches, we believe in recognizing wins—big or small—and celebrating them together;
International Offsite Trips – every year, we travel to an exciting destination to spend time together with the entire Civitta team, strengthening connections and creating unforgettable memories;
Gifts Programme – welcome boxes, birthday surprises and holiday cheer, we make sure your special moments are recognized;
Continuous Learning – from expert-led standard trainings to personal development budgets, your growth is our priority.
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