Strategic Partnerships & Growth Manager

About the role

As the Strategic Partnerships & Growth Manager you will drive CYSEC’s expansion across the European space and cybersecurity ecosystem, turning opportunities into concrete business outcomes. You will develop new business avenues, shape partnerships and support bid management for R&D‑driven offerings.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities across institutional funding, commercial projects and strategic partnerships.
• Build and manage long‑term relationships with industry, government and research stakeholders.
• Shape go‑to‑market strategies for emerging solutions and lead R&D proposals such as ESA and Horizon Europe.
• Structure and negotiate partnership, consortium and collaboration agreements.
• Translate market needs into value propositions and business cases while aligning with technical teams.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Telecommunications, Network Security, Space Systems), Business or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in business development, partnerships or strategic growth roles.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and close opportunities, preferably in deep‑tech, cybersecurity or space environments.
• Experience with European funding programmes (ESA, Horizon Europe) is a plus.
• Fluent English communication skills.