Deployment / Operations Lead – Defence Sector (f/m/d)Erfahrungsstufe: Senior | Veröffentlicht: 15.04.2025
At Circus (Xetra: CA1), we are redefining how food is created, produced, and delivered — powered by robotics and AI. From modular kitchens to smart food factories, our mission is to make high-performance, autonomous food systems available in the most demanding environments.
Now, we’re taking the next bold step: building the food system of the future in high-resilience, mission-critical contexts. This includes a confidential defence deployment case, where reliability, adaptability, and performance directly impact lives and logistics - preparing for rollout this summer.
This isn’t just about technology — it’s about supporting those who serve, by ensuring they have on-demand access to nutritious, tailored meals, wherever they are, whenever they need them. Join us on this mission.
As Head of Deployment / Operations (f/m/d) for our strategic defence industry partners, you will take end-to-end responsibility for the successful rollout of our modular robotic kitchens and autonomous food production systems in a military context.
You will lead the operational interface for one of our most strategic and sensitive pilot programs. Working hand-in-hand with internal stakeholders, trusted industry partners, and designated customer units, you will ensure that our technology delivers — with speed, precision, and impact.
This role requires an exceptional mix of field operations leadership, cross-functional coordination, and a deep understanding of the unique demands of institutional environments with heightened security, compliance, and performance expectations.
Operational Lead for a confidential pilot project deploying robotic food systems in high-resilience settings.
Define and implement rollout strategies for modular kitchens on-site, including installation, system onboarding, and go-live operations.
Coordinate logistics and handle complex site setups — from secure base access to equipment delivery, testing, and team readiness.
Own the pilot program timeline: manage communication, milestones, and risk mitigation across multiple stakeholders.
Develop and enforce rigorous SOPs, including data collection, system calibration, contingency planning, and maintenance cycles.
Support the development of scalable operations — from single-kitchen pilots to larger, smart-factory scaleups.
Lead a small, elite team of field operators with high accountability and hands-on capability.
Report directly to senior leadership and coordinate across Product, Engineering, and Executive teams to deliver feedback and optimize performance.
Work discreetly, professionally, and with strong situational awareness in highly structured, secure environments.
Extensive hands-on experience in technical or field operations roles, ideally in mission-critical environments (e.g. logistics, defence, energy, emergency services, aerospace, etc.).
Demonstrated success leading deployments of hardware-based systems across multiple sites and stakeholders.
Strong understanding of systems reliability, compliance procedures, and high-stakes troubleshooting.
Technical empathy — comfortable collaborating with engineering and product teams on iterative deployment cycles.
Proven leadership of small, agile teams with high personal accountability.
Excellent project management skills: structured, communicative, and execution-focused.
Native or fluent German and strong English communication skills required.
Willingness to travel extensively and spend time on-site during deployment phases.
Experience with institutional partnerships, infrastructure setup, or confidential projects a plus.
Must be based in or willing to relocate to Munich.