Program Manager – Defence Services Finland and Baltics

Are you ready to head the delivery of high-quality services to C4I customers, oversee multiple software development projects and drive growth at Systematic? If so, this is your unique opportunity to leverage your extensive project and leadership experience while effectively collaborating and managing stakeholders within an agile and high-tech environment.

The role: Leadership with overall responsibility for project delivery and implementation
As Program Manager for the Finland and Baltic service team you will be a key member of management in the Defence Services Nordic organisation, which is responsible for executing projects in Scandinavia and the Baltics. In addition, you will be responsible for people management within the Finnish delivery team.

Your primary tasks will be: 

• overseeing multiple projects involving the deployment of SitaWare and Iris product suites
• ensuring delivery within the agreed scope, schedule and quality while maintaining and developing long-term customer relationships
• driving business development, including creating and scoping solutions, estimation and proposal writing
• leading and developing a team of project managers, architects, test managers and engineers in Finland
• managing recruitment, retention and professional development within the delivery team
• supporting the expansion of Systematic’s presence in both emerging and established markets

The team
You will be part of the Defence Services Nordic organisation, and will report to the Head of Nordic who has overall responsibility for our activities in the Nordic region. The team delivers services such as training, technical support for military exercises, guidance on optimum product use, quality assurance and the development of integration and extension modules. This is a unique opportunity to influence the continued growth of a well-established company, where business ambition and human values go hand in hand.

Experienced Program Manager with strong people management capabilities
To succeed in this role, you bring a strong foundation in project leadership, stakeholder management and team development. Your experience enables you to navigate complex delivery environments and foster lasting customer relationships.

We are looking for a colleague who:

• has significant project management experience and a proven track record of successfully managing and overseeing complex delivery projects of COTS software products
• brings experience from customer-facing roles and can navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, ideally in a global context
• demonstrates strong leadership skills, including people management, coaching and team development
• is known for prioritising results and showing clear, decisive leadership
• has experience of working in a medium to large company with mature software/IT development practices
• holds an IT-related degree at bachelor’s or master’s level
• communicates fluently in both Finnish and English, written and spoken

You will likely also bring:

• experience from working in a global business environment
• a strong ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships
• skills at fostering collaboration and driving organisational growth
• a genuine passion for technology
• a toolbox including one or more of following certifications: PMI/PMP, PRINCE2 or IPMA Level B/C

You should expect approx. 20–30 days of travel a year, domestic as well as international.

Please note that you must be able to present a clean criminal record and have lived in a NATO and/or an EU country for the past seven years as we work with security-classified projects. Read more here.

 
Welcome to Systematic Tampere 
Join our vibrant Tampere office and immerse yourself in our exciting social activities throughout the year. Our small, close-knit team celebrates every success together, creating a warm and supportive environment. Located in the heart of the city, our office is easily accessible while offering a variety of lunch options in the nearby area. Experience the thrill of working in an international environment where customer satisfaction drives us forward. 
 
Never stop developing
Systematic is uniquely people-centric, truly international and proudly rooted in Denmark with more than 1,100 employees. Together, we write intelligent and innovative code to drive progress and improve lives. We develop IT solutions that make a real difference where it matters most – this is why we never stop developing. Here, there is room to be professional and personal. Systematic is not just a place to work but a place to belong.  
 
Start your development here 
To apply for this position, please visit our recruitment partner’s website here and complete the application process. For further information, you are welcome to contact:
AIMS International Finland
Mikko Virta, Senior Consultant and Partner
mikko.virta@aims.fi
+358 50 5681 484

Get in touch

Jan Kiehl

Lead P&C Business Partner, Defence