Teams at Distance Technologies

Lead and scale the program management office, overseeing complex hardware and software product programs from industrialization through launch, certification, production, and customer delivery. Manage program and project managers, strengthen execution processes, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks and commercial negotiations, and oversee relationships with manufacturing and supply chain partners. Serve on the leadership team and report to the CEO.

Own end-to-end integration of the Field Operator HUD with military customer platforms. Adapt software, connect sensors, displays, video, and communications, and prepare prototypes for demonstrations and field trials. Support deployments and exercises in the UK, translate customer needs into R&D work, and identify reusable product capabilities. Collaborate with software teams while working across C++, Unity, embedded systems, Linux, VR/XR, and software-to-hardware interfaces.

Build and lead the company-wide People function as Distance Technologies scales globally. Own the employee lifecycle, culture, organizational design, performance management, compensation and benefits, learning and development, DEI, talent acquisition, and employer branding. Partner with founders and leadership on people strategy while remaining hands-on in building processes, tools, and teams. The role is based primarily onsite in Helsinki with regular international travel.