Who we areHelsing is a defence AI company. As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers. You own stakeholder relationships and take a considered approach to commercial engagement within a defined value proposition. Drawing on a thorough understanding of Helsing's capabilities, youlead the iterative delivery of complex, software-intensive capabilities, acting as the bridge between Helsing engineers and customer leads. You guide cross-functional teams using agile principles, keeping technical sprints and commercial milestones aligned and on track. You translate programme performance into clear reporting for leadership, surface risks before they affect delivery, and drive durable improvements across teams.The day-to-dayMaintain and update programme roadmaps and steering dashboards, tracking KPIs across engineering milestones and contractual obligations to give leadership timely and accurate performance data Facilitate sprint cadences, backlog refinement, standups, and retrospectives with software and AI engineering teams to maintain high delivery tempo Translate contractual milestones into iterative product roadmaps and sprint backlogs, balancing agile software development cycles with fixed customer delivery expectations Serve as the primary point of contact for customer and partner stakeholders, managing relationships across programme delivery and ensuring Helsing's commitments are met at every milestone Manage commercial engagement within your programme, identifying opportunities, supporting proposals and keeping delivery progress aligned to agreed value propositions Orchestrate Helsing's capabilities across engineering, commercial and operational workstreams, aligning contributors to the right challenges entirely independently over timelines spanning a month to a quarter Monitor programme risks with a forward-looking approach, preparing structured course-correction recommendations for leadership before delivery timelines are affected You should apply if youHave managed the end-to-end delivery of software products in B2B or B2G environments using agile methodologies, taking compelx technical capabilities from development through to operational delivery Bring hands-on Scrum Master experience facilitating agile ceremonies, managing backlogs, and unblocking engineering teams in practice rather than just holding theoretical course certifications Have built and owned senior stakeholder relationships and can navigate complex, multi-party environments with clarity and commercial awareness Have developed programme steering mechanisms, dashboards and risk frameworks, and can translate programme performance into clear, decision-ready reporting for senior leadership Hold a PMP certification or equivalent, or are actively working towards one, and apply structured project management methodologies in high-accountability environments Communicate with full fluency in English, written and spoken, are willing to travel regularly across sites (including up protracted periods working from Andover, UK), and can meet all requirements for national security clearance under applicable law Note: We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematicallyunder-represented. Nice to HavePrior delivery experience directly into UK defence of government Experience contributing to bid writing, statement of work, or technical proposal submissions Practical experience applying Agile or hybrid project management methodologies to physical hardware or integrated systems delivery. Exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning technologies, edge computing, or embedded software integration. PMP, APM (PMQ), PRINCE2, or equivalent formal project management accreditation Join Helsing and work with world-leading experts in their fields Helsing’s work is important. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the worldOur work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply aboutWhat we offerCompetitive salary and VSOP optionsRelocation support: up to 2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodationLearning: 500/450 yearly allowanceHealth & wellness: gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)Social: regularly company events and monthly social allowancesEnhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers.Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to workThese are the core benefits across all locations, there may be additional benefits in certain locations.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. 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Software Development Programme Manager in London employer: Helsing
Helsing is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of defence AI technology in London or Bristol. With a strong commitment to employee growth, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits including enhanced parental leave and wellness support, we foster a culture of open dialogue and responsible autonomy. Join us to make a meaningful impact while collaborating with world-leading experts in a dynamic and innovative environment.
