Strategy Project Manager Aerospace & Defense Starburst

Cabinet de conseil en stratégie et accélérateur pour A&D.

Permanent

Munich

A few days home

Salary: Not specified

2 months ago

You'll be part of

60 employees

Strategy

Aeronautics / Space

Incubator / Accelerator

Average age: 29

Founded in 2012

60%

40%

Starburst est un cabinet de conseil en stratégie et innovation et le premier accélérateur mondial d’entreprises dédié aux startups des secteurs aérospatial et défense (A&D). L’entreprise a été fondée à Paris en 2012 mais a rapidement élargi son implantation dans le monde et possède aujourd’hui 8 bureaux où une cinquantaine d’employés y sont répartis, comme : Paris, Munich, Los Angeles ou Séoul.

L’objectif de l’équipe conseil en stratégie est d’accompagner les clients de l’écosystème A&D sur leurs sujets stratégiques : définition de stratégie de croissance (nouveau segment de marché, nouvelle géographie, etc.), adaptation de la proposition de valeur d’une innovation, animation de hackathon / séminaire stratégique pour définir une stratégie long-terme, etc.

Quant à lui, l’accélérateur vise à offrir un accompagnement personnalisé aux startups identifiées ainsi que de donner à ses partenaires industriels et institutionnels internationaux un accès à l’écosystème d’innovation que crée Starburst.

Founded in 2012, Starburst Aerospace is an innovation catalyst in the global Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry. Combining three complementary activities—accelerators, strategy consulting, & ventures—they help stakeholders innovate, navigate and invest in the dynamic ecosystem.

With offices in Los Angeles, Paris, Munich, Singapore, Seoul, Tel Aviv, Madrid, and Washington, D.C., Starburst has built a robust community with 60+ corporate and government partners and a portfolio of 140+ startups while identifying all sources of innovation that will impact the aerospace value chain.

Starburst’s leading Flagship Accelerator program helps startups scale their business in aviation, space, and defense with access to one of the largest groups of corporate representatives, government stakeholders, and private venture investors in the world.
More information about Starburst can be found at www.starburst.aero.

You'll be working on

his role combines strategic advisory, consulting project delivery, business development and innovation ecosystem engagement. You will work closely with corporate and institutional clients to address strategic challenges, identify emerging technology opportunities, and design innovation initiatives that accelerate the adoption of next-generation aerospace and defence capabilities.

You will operate at the intersection of strategy consulting, technology scouting, startup acceleration and ecosystem development, engaging with industry leaders, investors, public institutions and high-potential startups across Europe.

Your impact:

You will contribute to shaping the future of the aerospace and defence industry by supporting clients in:

Defining innovation and technology strategies aligned with market and operational needs
Identifying emerging technologies and disruptive business models
Structuring innovation initiatives and strategic partnerships
Accelerating the adoption of dual-use technologies developed by startups and scale-ups

You will also contribute to strengthening Starburst’s position as a leading innovation partner for aerospace and defence stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Consulting & Innovation Advisory

Lead and manage consulting engagements for aerospace and defence corporates, institutional clients and investors, from project scoping and team setup to final delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs and client satisfaction
Manage and coach project teams (consultants, analysts and external experts), allocating resources, structuring workstreams and ensuring effective execution against objectives and timelines
Lead strategic analyses on emerging markets, technologies and competitive landscapes, combining rigorous research with strategic thinking to generate actionable insights
Support clients in defining innovation roadmaps, technology strategies and new business opportunities, translating technological trends into strategic recommendations
Oversee the identification and assessment of emerging technologies, startups and market trends relevant to client challenges, leveraging internal and external ecosystems
Develop and present strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders, guiding decision-making and supporting clients in navigating complex aerospace and defence challenges
Prepare high-quality consulting deliverables, including market studies, strategic analyses, benchmarks and executive presentations

Business Development & Client Engagement

Support the development of Starburst’s consulting activities with aerospace and defence stakeholders
Identify new business opportunities with corporates, public institutions and ecosystem partners
Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers across the aerospace and defence ecosystem
Contribute to proposal development, including responses to strategic opportunities and EU-funded programmes
Support client acquisition through market intelligence, ecosystem insights and strategic discussions

Innovation Programs & Ecosystem Development

Design and deliver innovation programmes supporting corporate innovation objectives and startup growth
Manage strategic partnerships between corporates, institutions, investors and startups
Identify, assess and support high-potential startups developing dual-use technologies
Conduct startup scouting, market assessments and business model analysis
Support startups in refining their go-to-market strategy, customer engagement and scaling plans
Organise innovation workshops, executive meetings and ecosystem events

We're looking for

Project management

Consulting

Coaching and mentoring

Starburst

4–6 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, aerospace & defence, or technology ecosystems
Demonstrated experience as a project manager / engagement manager, with the ability to structure workstreams, coordinate team members, ensure high-quality delivery, and manage client relationships
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex strategic challenges and translate insights into actionable recommendations
Experience managing and developing junior team members, including coaching, mentoring and providing feedback to support their growth
Strong ability to interact with senior stakeholders, build trusted relationships and confidently present strategic recommendations
Strong interest in emerging technologies, startups and innovation ecosystems
Deep understanding of aerospace, defence or dual-use markets is a strong advantage
Entrepreneurial mindset, autonomy and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, international and evolving environment