Head of Programs

Who We Are

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OpenMinds is a defence tech company solving the hardest problems in the domain of information warfare.

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Born from battlefield-tested experience in Ukraine, we now work with more than 30 governments and organisations across the globe, including NATO member states, leading defence and research institutions.

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Our team bridges advanced technologies with human expertise, combining machine learning, behavioural science, data journalism, strategic communications and regional expertise.

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We believe in speed as a core value, constantly experiment with new solutions, and encourage freedom and leadership in our team.

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Who we’re looking for

We are looking for an experienced Head of Programs to lead our Programs department — spanning research, strategic communications, monitoring and evaluation, and project management — and to own the operational engine of our client work. You'll help us scale as the company grows and keep the bar high on everything we deliver.
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Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be part of the leadership team shaping the company's direction.
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The role is based in Kyiv.

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In this position, you will:

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— Lead cross-functional teams, vendors, and partners across our portfolio of programs

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— Build and own senior client relationships

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— Advise on program design and measurement of effectiveness

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— Drive high quality across program deliverables

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— Plan and allocate resources across programs - people, budgets, and vendors

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— Set and enforce operational standards - SOPs, QA checklists, reporting cadence

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— Grow the team as necessary through hiring and upskilling

You’re a strong fit if you have:
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— Experience delivering social behavioural change or stratcom programs end-to-end

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— Experience managing and scaling teams

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— A track record of building and owning senior client relationships

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— Experience with programs financial management (budgeting, forecasting, margin oversight)

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— Strong editorial and analytical judgment - you can distinguish sharp work from mediocre and know how to get a team to the former

— Education or experience in Social & Behavioural Sciences, Strategic Communications, or Digital Marketing

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— Fluent English and Ukrainian

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We offer:

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— Professional development within a multidisciplinary team with backgrounds in academia, tech, and defence sector

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— Modern A+ class office in Kyiv

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— Competitive market salary with room for performance-based progression

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— Work in a fast-growing company with proprietary AI technologies, solving the most complex problems in the domains of information resilience and national security

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— Participation in Tier-1 international industry conferences, events, and closed briefings

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— Flexible work arrangements — adjustable hours, location, and hybrid/remote options

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— A work culture that values focus, speed, experimentation, strategic thinking, and elegance in the proposed solutions