Contracts Program Manager

Location: Feldkirchen (Munich), Germany

Company

hirify.global develops computational software, hardware, and intellectual property for electronic design across chip, board, and system applications.

What you will do

• Represent hirify.global in engagements with the European Commission and European member states regarding the EU Chips Act and other government initiatives.
• Develop opportunity pipelines with ecosystem partners, academic institutions, established organisations, and semiconductor start-ups.
• Define software, hardware, and cloud requirements and support proposal and contract development.
• Guide teams through RFQs, RFPs, proposal development, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Assess contract terms, identify risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and propose alternative contractual language.
• Escalate commercial, operational, and financial risks to executive management, Legal, and Sales stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in silicon design, electronics manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience with multiple stages of government contract negotiation and management.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex contractual and regulatory documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, or related technical industries; proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of EU government funding programmes, including the EU Chips Act.
• Additional language skills such as German or French.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment at a company focused on electronic design technology.
• Collaboration with Sales, Legal, technical and commercial teams, European institutions, governments, and industry partners.
• Equal employment opportunity and commitment to diversity and inclusion.