Project Lead Software Development (Defence) | Project Lead Software Development (m/w/d) Defence

ACONEXT Stuttgart GmbH

Deutschland
Published Mar 20, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Project Lead for Software Development in the Defence sector, you will be responsible for the strategic planning and execution of complex software projects, managing resources, budgets, and timelines. Your daily activities will involve coordinating interdisciplinary teams, prioritizing requirements into actionable work packages using tools like Jira, and ensuring the integrity of CI/CD and testing processes. You will act as a bridge between technical teams and management, providing KPI-driven reporting and fostering agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong technical background and leadership experience who thrives in structured yet agile environments. The position offers a high degree of ownership and the opportunity to work on innovative defense technologies within a hybrid work model. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, individual development programs, and a strong focus on work-life balance with 30 days of vacation.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a comparable professional qualification.

Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in software project management.
  • Professional experience as a project lead or multi-project manager specifically within software development environments.
  • Proven experience with software development, testing, and release lifecycles.
  • Experience in coordinating interdisciplinary teams and cross-departmental collaboration.
  • Experience in the defence or military communication sector is preferred.

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Permanent employment contract; Hybrid work model (home office and mobile work) available; Requires the ability to work in the defence industry sector.