Senior Institutional Business Development Manager (f/m/x) - Government Program (EU)

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Job Description

Build the Market Leader in Satellite Analytics with us at LiveEO
Drive LiveEO’s positioning as a trusted capability partner within the European institutional ecosystems (e.g. EC, ESA, EDA) and NATO, by embedding our satellite-based intelligence capabilities into key EU and NATO security and space programs and funding streams.

This role exists to ensure LiveEO is not just participating in programs, but actively shaping and capturing them - translating top-down policy priorities (e.g. sovereignty, resilience, security) into funded initiatives and product direction for AI analytics and LiveEO’s planned Twinspector satellite constellation.

Your challenge

Build and maintain relationships with European institutions and stakeholders (EC, ESA, EDA, etc.)
Position LiveEO in early-stage program discussions and working groups
Ensure LiveEO becomes a default participant in relevant EU and NATO security and space initiatives and secure large multi-year contracts
Identify and shape opportunities within EDF, Horizon Europe, ESA programs
Develop and orchestrate strategic consortia and partnerships
Translate policy and funding priorities into concrete opportunities and proposals
Feed institutional insights into product strategy and positioning, support shaping of projects

Your profile

    5–10+ years experience working with:
  • European institutions (e.g. EC, ESA, EDA)
  • Defence / Space / Earth Observation scale-up and start-ups
  • Relevant institutional business development / public sector strategy roles
  • Ability to operate at the intersection of policy, funding, and capability developmentStrong understanding of EU institutional dynamics and program structuresStrong network across European institutional stakeholders & Brussels networkProven ability to shape opportunities before formalizationConfident public speaker and presenterExperience navigating multi-stakeholder environments and consortiaStrategic thinking combined with execution ownershipTrack record of contributing to or winning EU-funded programsAbility to translate policy priorities into fundable programsWillingness to travel ~30–40% (Brussels ecosystem, institutional meetings, consortium work)Military or relevant national security background is a plusExperience shaping EU program agendas or calls is a plusBackground in ISR, Earth Observation, or geospatial analytics is a plusExperience in consulting or strategic advisory roles (public sector focus) is a plusAdditional languages (French, Ukrainian, Spanish, German e.g.) is a plus

Your Benefits

Gain direct insights into and influence strategic business decisions shaping our go-to-market (GTM) strategy, while working on cutting-edge SaaS and AI solutions that enhance business processes and lives globally.
Join a rapidly growing multinational leader in an evolving and impactful industry, surrounded by a talented, international team of experts from 30+ nationalities.
Flexible working hours - we trust our employees to get their work done while maintaining a healthy work-life balance
Enjoy significant responsibility with the autonomy to drive change, shape processes, and innovate. We encourage career development, creativity, and bold ideas.
Benefit from a culture of continuous learning, with frequent internal workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions, journal clubs, and hackathons.
Receive fair remuneration with the opportunity to participate in company ownership through our VESOP (Virtual Employee Stock Option Plan).
Wellness, life insurance and other benefits
At LiveEO, we value diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage anyone with a strong profile to apply, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion.

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