Senior Project Manager (Defence and Security)

Are you passionate about technologies, disruptive, world-changing innovations and co-creating new business opportunities in the defence sector? Do you have work experience in defence-related field or in a company specialised on defence technologies?

We are now looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Defence and Security team in Espoo. You would work with most innovative companies and research organisations of varying sizes in defence and dual-use sector and support them with their public funding proposals (scoping and grant writing) and project coordination. Your main responsibility as a Senior Project Manager is to ensure that your customer projects are running smoothly and meet the requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate the conceptualization and design of innovation projects by integrating the expertise of multiple industrial stakeholders. Identify gaps, critically assess the level of innovation to ensure the project goes beyond the state-of-the-art, and shape the concept to meet stakeholder expectations.
• Develop project concepts into compelling and detailed proposal storylines by integrating diverse technologies, defining clear interfaces and translating the concept into a well-structured proposal that meets all call requirements.
• Coordinate and delegate tasks to internal team members and clients, ensuring everyone understands their roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure the delivery of a high-quality proposal that meets all requirements and deadlines.
• Lead overall stakeholder communication, fostering trust and strong relationships with all project stakeholders. Identify additional customer needs and actively support related sales efforts.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of ongoing innovation projects, such as those funded by the European Defence Fund.

What we are looking for

• A Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field such as ICT, Cybersecurity or Space Technology
• At least 10 years’ work experience in relevant fields
• Strong interest in military technology and a drive to continuously learn new topics
• Strong project management skills and systematic approach to working
• A proactive, solution-oriented and flexible mindset
• Strong communication and organization skills, and experience in multi-partner collaboration
• Willingness and ability to embrace and grasp technical topics and skillfully write about them
• Strong written and spoken English language skills
• Experience in writing funding proposals and understanding in EU funding instruments such as European Defence Fund (EDF) and Horizon Europe is considered an advantage but not required

Why join Spinverse

• A front seat to participate in planning of interesting Pan-European projects developing ground-breaking defence technologies and innovations.
• Opportunities to network and collaborate with key players in the defence industry.
• An opportunity to enhance and apply your project management skills within a supportive and international work environment.
• A team of almost 100 professionals that provides you with the support you need to succeed.
• A rewarding compensation package, including a base salary, performance-linked bonus plan, and a range of benefits aimed at enhancing quality of life, including extensive healthcare plan, lunch benefit, sports, cultural, and well-being resources through ePassi.

How to apply

If this position sounds attractive to you, please apply by uploading your CV and personal cover letter in English by 20 April 2026. In your cover letter, please add the earliest time you would be able to join us. We will process applications as they come in and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate.

For further information, do not hesitate to contact Anu Ilmonen, Director and Team Leader for Defence and Security Team, +358 400 263 251, during the calling time on 14 April (9:30-10:30 EEST) or 16 April (15-16 EEST).

Spinverse is the leading innovation consultancy in the Nordics and across Europe. We help our customers solve global challenges and grow through innovations with digitalisation, sustainability and resilience being the drivers. Our highly qualified experts are committed to making an impact on groundbreaking projects. We are fortunate to collaborate with innovative people, companies and institutes from all over Europe. Spinverse is the forerunner in bringing together large company-led R&D&I projects and ecosystems, working across many industry segments with a focus on areas where there is public funding to stimulate innovation.