Job description

Deputy forward operations manager

Location:

Amsterdam - Netherlands

Type:

Full-time

Apply

We are an innovative start-up based in Amsterdam, specializing in developing advanced unmanned systems software for Defense. We have a diverse team of engineers, project managers and defense experts and are aiming to grow to 70+ employees within the coming year. As deputy forward operations manager you own the execution, development, and quality assurance of all operational frameworks in Ukraine, ensuring readiness, effectiveness, and alignment with internal stakeholders.


Your Responsibilities

  • Lead and maintain all company-led activities in Ukraine

  • Develop, deploy, and optimize operational readiness frameworks in forward environments

  • Ensure quality of onboarding, training, and ongoing support provided to military end users

  • Act as the local representative for product support and escalate field issues to the relevant departments

  • Provide structured feedback to support QA and engineering improvements

What we offer

  • A challenging position in a dynamic and growing organization

  • 25 vacation days + 8% holiday allowance

  • A flexible pension plan

  • Opportunity to grow with the company through Stock Appreciation Rights

  • Travel allowance

  • A membership at Urban Sports

  • Option to lease a bike through ‘Lease a bike’

  • Opportunities for personal development and training

  • A modern office in Amsterdam-North on the NDSM wharf


Who we are looking for

Minimal requirements

  • Extensive field operations experience, ideally in high-intensity zones


  • Strong leadership and organizational skills

apply

apply