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ICEYE StratOps Lead - ICEYE Germany
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StratOps Lead – ICEYE Germany Location: Berlin, Germany Department: CEO Office Reports to: CEO, ICEYE Germany Employment type: Permanent Workplace model: Hybrid Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) Why this role matters: As StratOps Lead, you’ll act as the operational accelerator for ICEYE Germany. You will build and scale a highly effective country operations function, enabling capacity building and managed-service delivery to strategic partners including RISS and Rheinmetall. Your work will directly strengthen delivery governance, operational readiness and execution across mission-critical national programmes. Who We Are ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy – day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits. As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience. ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation. About ICEYE Germany The German entity plays a central role in national security programmes, supporting the development of sovereign reconnaissance capabilities in partnership with RISS and Rheinmetall, and contributing to Europe’s sovereign intelligence. Your day-to-day responsibilities Own delivery governance and programme liaison for all Germany operations; prepare and enable operational decision-making for the CEO and executive stakeholders. Build and run operating rhythms (daily/weekly/monthly), KPI dashboards, SLAs and escalation processes to support rapid ramp-up and mission-critical delivery. Take hands-on responsibility for operational readiness, runbooks, deployment checklists and first-line execution during deployments or partner enablement. Lead operations for hiring, partner enablement, vendor management and organisational build-out; work with Talent/HR to execute priority hiring and onboarding. Support the CEO on government interface activities, programme negotiations and subcontract/partner governance where operational accountability exists. Manage resource planning, budgets and operational risk registers; ensure compliance with export control, security and local legal requirements. Recruit, mentor and scale a compact operations team; set clear KPIs and operating standards for direct reports. Provide decision-grade briefings and status updates for senior leadership; maintain stakeholder maps, delivery trackers and audit-ready documentation. Operate in the field as required (partner sites, integration events, customer demos) and act as an operational troubleshooter. What we’re looking for Must haves: 4+ years’ experience in operations, delivery, programme control or compliance in complex technical and/or regulated environments; defence/ISR/GeoInt experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated end-to-end operational accountability with evidence of direct execution in high-stakes projects. Proven experience building operating rhythms, KPIs, dashboards and escalation governance in fast-ramp environments. Strong stakeholder management across commercial, technical and global functional teams. Comfortable working hands-on and performing executional tasks (Execution > Tactics > Strategy). Fluent German and English (spoken and written). Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. Nice to haves Consulting experience. Security clearance experience or ability to obtain security clearance. Experience recruiting and scaling small operational teams. Application Process Initial screening call with Talent Attraction  Hiring Manager interview with CEO Germany  Case study interview  Final interview with CEO ICEYE  References  Working at ICEYE At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority - with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win. How We Work (Our Values) Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way. Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions. See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others. Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions. Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift. Have fun:   What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.

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