Program Manager

ABOUT US Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces. Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected. About the Role As Program Manager, you will be the operational backbone of our program execution for Europe and Middle-East customers. You are the primary interface with our defense clients, overseeing end-to-end delivery of our systems, ensuring contractual compliance, and coordinating internal teams to meet critical deadlines. You manage risks, resolve crises, and trigger invoicing at the right milestones. This is a client-facing role requiring precision, leadership, and domain expertise. You will ensure Harmattan AI delivers cutting-edge defense products while maintaining a centralized product vision that respects local program constraints. Responsibilities * Customer Interface: Act as the single point of contact for the customer throughout program execution. * Delivery Coordination: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-spec delivery of complex and mass-produced systems. * Compliance Oversight: Guarantee that all deliverables meet contractual, technical, and operational requirements. * Crisis Management: Anticipate risks and lead rapid, structured resolution of issues as they arise. * Invoicing & Revenue Triggering: Own the program timeline and ensure billing is activated at contractual milestones. * Issue Management: Track and resolve program-level blockers, both technical and administrative. * Local Interface Enablement: Ensure that centralized product policies are compatible with program-specific and customer-specific constraints. * Enabler Identification: Identify missing enablers and escalate internally to unblock delivery or alignment. Candidate Requirements * 10+ years of experience in program or project management within the defense sector. * Significant experience as a Program Manager, including leading product development, high volumes deliveries, customer support * Proven track record managing complex deliveries and mass-production with direct client interface and contractual responsibilities. * Strong knowledge of defense acquisition processes, program milestones, and compliance documentation. * Ability to manage programs in cutting-edge/disruptive environments. * Proficiency in managing a complete business plan. * Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organizational skills. * Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams toward success. We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.

The Finance PMO & Enablement team is the connective tissue of MongoDB's CFO organisation — enabling teams across Finance to deliver strategic, scalable impact. We collaborate across FinOps (Accounting, FP&A, Data Analytics, Real Estate, Corporate/Venture Development, and Business Operations) to drive scalable processes, operational efficiency, and transformative outcomes. Our mission is to build a future-ready finance organisation — one that adapts, innovates, and accelerates MongoDB's growth through operational excellence, automation, and continuous improvement. Program Managers are at the heart of how we deliver that mission — owning end-to-end execution of Finance transformation programs and ensuring that our initiatives land on time, in scope, and with measurable impact. We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Dublin for our hybrid working model. THE ROLE As a Program Manager within the Finance PMO & Enablement team, you will own the end-to-end delivery of Finance transformation programs of small to medium scale and complexity. You'll manage program plans, coordinate cross-functional workstreams, maintain governance cadences, and keep stakeholders aligned — partnering closely with Business Analysts, IT, Finance functional leads, and external vendors to drive programs from initiation through to close. This is a hands-on delivery role for someone who is highly organised, relationship-driven, and energised by getting things across the line in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. You don't just track tasks — you take ownership, solve problems, and make things happen. WHAT YOU'LL DO Own Program Delivery * Manage end-to-end delivery of assigned Finance programs — from charter and scoping through to testing, go-live, and post-implementation review * Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, including critical path, milestones, dependencies, resource allocation, and risk and issue logs (RAID) * Monitor program progress against plan; proactively identify and resolve blockers, escalating where needed * Ensure programs are delivered in alignment with the Finance PMO's governance standards, templates, and operating model Drive Stakeholder Alignment * Build and maintain strong working relationships with Finance functional leads, IT partners, Business Analysts, and external vendors * Run effective program governance cadences — steering meetings, status updates, and working group sessions * Communicate program status, risks, and decisions clearly and consistently to stakeholders at all levels * Manage competing stakeholder priorities; drive consensus and keep programs moving through disagreement Manage Requirements & Documentation * Collaborate with Business Analysts and Finance stakeholders to gather, validate, and document business requirements * Ensure clear handoff of requirements to IT and vendor teams; track delivery against agreed specifications * Develop and maintain program documentation — charters, plans, process flows, decision logs, and lessons learned Support Testing & Adoption * Coordinate UAT planning and execution in partnership with Business Analysts and Finance functional leads * Partner with the Change Manager to ensure change and communications activities are integrated into program plans * Support post-go-live hypercare and program close activities; capture lessons learned and contribute to PMO continuous improvement Contribute to PMO Operations * Contribute to Finance PMO intake and portfolio planning processes — providing accurate program data, effort estimates, and capacity inputs * Adhere to Finance PMO standards and tooling (Smartsheet); keep program data accurate and up to date * Support the Director, PMO & Portfolio Management in maintaining an accurate view of the Finance program portfolio WHAT YOU'LL BRING Qualifications * Bachelor's degree required; background in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred * PMP certification preferred; Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent a plus Experience * 4–6 years of program or project management experience within a Finance, Operations, or Technology environment * Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional programs through the full lifecycle — scoping, planning, execution, testing, and close * Experience working with Finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R, FP&A) or Finance system implementations (e.g., NetSuite, Kyriba, Brex, Salesforce) preferred * Experience working in a high-growth global technology company preferred Skills * Strong organisational skills — able to manage multiple workstreams, track details, and maintain momentum across competing priorities * Clear and confident communicator; able to run effective meetings and produce crisp written updates for diverse audiences * Relationship builder — able to gain trust quickly with Finance, IT, and vendor stakeholders * Comfortable with ambiguity; able to structure and drive work even when the path isn't fully defined * Proficiency in Smartsheet, Jira, or similar project management tooling WHAT WE OFFER * A delivery role with real ownership — you run programs end-to-end, not just support them * Exposure to MongoDB's Finance transformation portfolio with visibility to Finance leadership * A collaborative team environment where great execution is recognised and rewarded * Clear career development pathway within the Finance PMO — towards Senior PM and beyond * To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we're committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups to a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees' wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys * Competitive compensation package, including performance incentives NICE TO HAVES * Experience with Finance ERP or SaaS implementations (NetSuite, Kyriba, Pigment, Brex/AppZen, Workiva) * Background in Accounting Operations or Finance Transformation * Familiarity with MongoDB or other SaaS technologies * Experience coordinating change management or training activities within a program * Experience with Program Management on the integrations process from M&A activities  ABOUT MONGODB MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified data platform, the most widely available, globally distributed data platform on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. With offices worldwide and over 67,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software. Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB. To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world! MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter. MongoDB is an equal opportunities employer. Req ID: 2273456533