Indra is a leading global technology and consulting company and a major player in the defense and transportation sectors. As one of the largest Spanish multinationals, it operates through two main brands: Indra, focusing on Defense and Transport, and Minsait, which handles Information Technology and Digital Transformation. The company is a key partner in major international projects, including the development of the Eurofighter and the FCAS (Future Combat Air System).

Headquartered in Madrid, Indra maintains a massive footprint across Spain with specialized centers in cities like Barcelona, Seville, and Gijón. For international professionals, Indra offers a stable environment within a high-tech ecosystem, frequently hiring for roles in AI, cybersecurity, and aerospace engineering. The company provides various flexible work arrangements, including remote-first positions for specific technical roles and a strong focus on professional development.

Formed in 1993 from the merger of several Spanish technology companies, Indra has grown into a global leader in defense and IT. It is currently a constituent of the IBEX 35 index and has expanded significantly through international acquisitions.

For international professionals

Major employer for STEM profiles, particularly in aerospace, defense, and digital transformation.
Offers flexible work models, including hybrid and 100% remote options for many IT and software engineering roles.
Key participant in large-scale European defense and infrastructure projects, offering exposure to cutting-edge technology.
Provides opportunities for internal mobility across its global operations in over 140 countries.
Regularly hires for highly specialized engineering roles such as Radar Systems, RF Design, and AI Engineering.

Technical Manager Cyberdefense and European Innovation - Barcelona

Indra

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At Indra Group, we protect what matters most.
We lead the development of cutting-edge technological solutions that strengthen national and international security.

💻 Join our European projects team!
In our position as a leading company in the field of defense, we want to strengthen our team with a Technical Manager Cyberdefense and European Innovation.

🚀 What will you do in your day-to-day?

Coordinate and technically lead cybersecurity innovation projects, ensuring alignment with the product strategy.
Collaborate with the product architect to define the technical and functional evolution of the solutions.
Plan and support backlog management and the organization of project developments.
Manage multidisciplinary teams, performing continuous monitoring of progress and ensuring the achievement of objectives.
Supervise the execution of developments, guaranteeing quality, compliance with deadlines, and correct delivery of milestones.
Manage resources, risks, and potential deviations, proposing effective solutions.
Drive the definition of designs, prototypes, and proofs of concept aligned with reference architectures.
Ensure correct communication of the project status to various stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.

🎯 What are we looking for in you?

Solid experience in technical leadership roles and technological project management, preferably in innovation environments.
Planning, organization, and decision-making capacity in complex contexts.
Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams under agile methodologies.
Knowledge of cybersecurity and emerging technologies.
Degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or similar; postgraduate studies are valued.
High level of English, both spoken and written.
Communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Proactive profile, results-oriented, and with a high capacity for teamwork.
Valuable experience in international projects (EU, H2020, NATO) and cyberdefense environments.

What we offer you

Stability and Future 🏢✨: Long-term projects in a leading Defense company with more than 60,000 professionals, with financial security.
Innovative and High-Impact Projects 🚀: You will work with cutting-edge technologies, with an impact at both national and international levels.
Close and Transparent Environment 🤝: You will enjoy direct and fluid communication with managers and colleagues, in a collaborative and open environment.
Autonomy and Flexibility ⏳: You will have the freedom to organize your work, with real work-life balance adapted to your pace.
Career plan adapted to you 📈: Designed to boost your growth and professional development.
Continuous training 📚: at Open University and Udemy for Business (more than 6,000 courses to specialize!).
Exclusive discounts for your well-being 🎁: Enjoy advantages in gyms, restaurants, shops, leisure, and much more as an Indra employee.
Competitive remuneration 💰 and flexible compensation plans 💸📊 adapted to your needs.
💻 Remote work: 60%, 3 days at home, 2 days in the office.

📌 This is our process

Application review 🔍 - We look at your experience and if you fit what we are looking for.
First chat (5-10 min) 📞 - If an unknown number calls you, it's us. It will be to talk in a relaxed way, get to know you, and resolve doubts.
Interview with the talent attraction team 🤝: We want you to get to know us better as a company: values, career model, skills... so that both you and the project team can analyze if there is a match.
Technical interview 🤝 - You will meet the team, who will explain the project and daily tasks in detail, as well as ask about your technical knowledge and skills. Additionally, we will send you brief psychological competence and English tests (if necessary) to better understand your profile.
Offer and welcome 🎉 - If everything goes well, you join our team and we begin this new stage together!

🕒 Estimated time: We want it to be agile, around 1-2 weeks.

Our commitment is to promote work environments in which people are treated with respect and dignity, seeking the professional development of the workforce and guaranteeing equal opportunities in their selection, training, and promotion, offering a work environment free from any discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.

INDRA is a Top Employer 2026 company! Join a company certified as one of the best employers in Spain, thanks to our comprehensive HR management and the conditions for our professionals.

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En Indra Group, protegemos lo que más importa.
Lideramos el desarrollo de soluciones tecnológicas punteras que refuerzan la seguridad nacional e internacional.

💻 ¡Únete a nuestro equipo de proyectos europeos!
En nuestro posicionamiento como compañía líder en el ámbito de defensa, queremos reforzar nuestro equipo con un/a Technical Manager Ciberdefensa e Innovación Europea.

🚀 ¿Qué harás en tu día a día?

Coordinar y liderar técnicamente proyectos de innovación en ciberseguridad, asegurando la alineación con la estrategia de producto.
Colaborar con el arquitecto de producto para definir la evolución técnica y funcional de las soluciones.
Planificar y dar soporte a la gestión del backlog y a la organización de los desarrollos del proyecto.
Gestionar equipos multidisciplinares, realizando seguimiento continuo del avance y asegurando la consecución de objetivos.
Supervisar la ejecución de los desarrollos, garantizando calidad, cumplimiento de plazos y correcta entrega de hitos.
Gestionar recursos, riesgos y posibles desviaciones, proponiendo soluciones efectivas.
Impulsar la definición de diseños, prototipos y pruebas de concepto alineadas con arquitecturas de referencia.
Asegurar la correcta comunicación del estado del proyecto a distintos stakeholders, tanto técnicos como no técnicos.

🎯 ¿Qué buscamos en ti?

Experiencia sólida en roles de liderazgo técnico y gestión de proyectos tecnológicos, preferiblemente en entornos de innovación.
Capacidad de planificación, organización y toma de decisiones en contextos complejos.
Experiencia en coordinación de equipos multidisciplinares bajo metodologías ágiles.
Conocimientos en ciberseguridad y tecnologías emergentes.
Formación en Ingeniería Informática, Telecomunicaciones o similar, valorándose estudios de posgrado.
Nivel alto de inglés, tanto hablado como escrito.
Capacidad de comunicación, negociación y resolución de conflictos.
Perfil proactivo, orientado a resultados y con alta capacidad de trabajo en equipo.
Valorable experiencia en proyectos internacionales (UE, H2020, OTAN) y entornos de ciberdefensa.

Lo que te ofrecemos

Estabilidad y Futuro 🏢✨: Proyectos a largo plazo en una empresa líder de Defensa con más de 60.000 profesionales, con seguridad financiera.
Proyectos Innovadores y de Alto Alcance 🚀: Trabajarás con tecnologías de vanguardia, con un impacto tanto a nivel nacional como internacional.
Ambiente Cercano y Transparente 🤝: Disfrutarás de una comunicación directa y fluida con responsables y compañeros, en un entorno colaborativo y abierto.
Autonomía y Flexibilidad ⏳: Tendrás libertad para organizar tu trabajo, con una conciliación real y adaptada a tu ritmo.
Plan de carrera adaptado a ti 📈: Diseñado para impulsar tu crecimiento y desarrollo profesional.
Formación continua 📚: en Open University y Udemy for Business (¡más de 6.000 cursos para especializarte!).
Descuentos exclusivos para tu bienestar 🎁: Disfruta de ventajas en gimnasios, restaurantes, tiendas, ocio y mucho más al ser empleado de Indra.
Retribución competitiva 💰 y planes de compensación flexibles 💸📊 a tus necesidades.
💻 Teletrabajo: 60%, 3 días en casa, 2 días en oficina.

📌 Así es nuestro proceso

Revisión de postulaciones 🔍 - Vemos tu experiencia y si encajas con lo que buscamos.
Primera charla (5-10 min) 📞 - Si te llama un nº desconocido, somos nosotros. Será para conversar relajadamente, conocerte y resolver dudas.
Entrevista con el equipo de atracción de talento🤝: Queremos que nos conozcas mejor como empresa: valores, modelo de carrera, skilss.... para que tanto tú como el equipo del proyecto pueda analizar si hay match.
Entrevista técnica 🤝 - Conocerás al equipo, quienes te explicarán con detalle el proyecto y las tareas diarias, así como te preguntarán por tus conocimientos y habilidades técnicas. Además, te enviaremos unas breves pruebas de competencias psicológicas y de inglés (si es necesario) para conocer mejor tu perfil.
Oferta y bienvenida 🎉 - Si todo va bien, ¡te incorporas a nuestro equipo y comenzamos esta nueva etapa juntos!

🕒 Tiempo estimado: Queremos que sea ágil, alrededor de 1-2 semanas.