Project Manager - Naval & Defence Programs

As Project Manager you will be responsible for leading complex customer projects within large Naval & Defence programs. Each program may include unique requirements that must be validated, planned, and delivered in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and customers. As a Project Manager, you will plan, execute and deliver projects against commitments.

This position involves work with defence clients and therefore requires eligibility for security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Lead medium to large defense customer projects from initial scoping to acceptance.
• Establish and maintain clear project requirements, deliverables, and plans.
• Manage multiple complex projects in various phases of the lifecycle simultaneously.
• Take full responsibility for project schedule, cost, quality, and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to established business processes and internal standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional and global project teams to secure timely and high-quality delivery.

Bid and Commercial Ownership

• Lead bid and tender activities for new opportunities and change requests.
• Develop solution descriptions and build the project business case.
• Ensure that all bid material is complete, compliant, and commercially aligned with internal policies.

Project Delivery and Stakeholder Alignment

• Drive project execution and delivery during negotiation and following contract award.
• Manage scope, negotiate changes, and maintain alignment with all stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, sales, and management to ensure alignment and progress.
• Communicate progress, risks, issues, and decisions clearly and consistently.

Governance, Reporting, and Compliance

• Monitor project progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and compliance with legal and contractual requirements.
• Prepare and deliver project reviews for customers, management, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and up‑to‑date project documentation, plans, and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience, including work in technical or defense programs. Project Management certification such as PMP is preferred.
• Experience with bid management, financial ownership, and defining commercial and technical solutions.
• Strong communication skills and experience working in global, multi-disciplinary environments.
• Ability to work independently, manage several activities in parallel, and remain structured under pressure.
• Experience working with classified information handling protocols
• Eligibility for security clearance is mandatory.

Additional Information

• Primary workplace: Virum, Denmark.
• International travel: approximately 10 to 15 days per year.
• Flexible working hours are required.

What We Offer

At HBK, we believe in freedom with responsibility, enabling a healthy work-life balance and continuous professional development. You will join an international team in an innovative and enjoyable working environment.

About HBK

On January 1, 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged to form HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With over 3,500 employees worldwide, production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China, and Portugal, and a presence in 80 countries, HBK is a global leader in test and measurement solutions. Learn more at https://www.hbkworld.com.