Strategic Military Engagement Lead - Esercito Italiano (Italian Army)

Strategic Military Engagement Lead - Esercito Italiano (Italian Army) ABOUT ONEBRIEF Onebrief is collaboration and AI-powered workflow software designed specifically for military staffs. By transforming this work, Onebrief makes the staff as a whole superhuman - meaning faster, smarter, and more efficient. We take ownership, seek excellence, and play to win with the seriousness and camaraderie of an Olympic team. Onebrief operates as an all-remote company, though many of our employees work alongside our customers at military commands around the world. Founded in 2019 by a group of experienced planners, today, Onebrief’s team spans veterans from all forces and global organizations, and technologists from leading-edge software companies. We’ve raised $320m+ from top-tier investors, including Battery Ventures, General Catalyst, Sapphire Ventures, Insight Partners, and Human Capital, and today, Onebrief is valued at $2.15B. With this continued growth, Onebrief is able to make an impact where it matters most. Note: This is an independent contractor role with flexible structure tied to mission outcomes NATO Secret (NS) Clearance Preferred Remote in Italy; travel and on-site presence at key headquarters required for engagements before, during, and after exercises. ABOUT THE ROLE - Own relationships across Italian Army headquarters Build and maintain trust from working-level planners up to General Officers within the Italian Army. - Support exercises and help drive adoption Lead training, enablement, and change management efforts to embed the platform into daily planning processes. - Navigate and unlock bureaucratic barriers Secure system access, coordinate with IT/security stakeholders, and enable deployment on Italian and NATO networks. - Enable growth and long-term engagement Support expansion to additional units, and introduction to new commands and partner organizations. - Act as the voice of the user Provide structured feedback to product and engineering teams, ensuring the platform evolves to meet Italian Army needs. - Strengthen brand and reputation Represent the company as a trusted partner to the Italian Armed Forces. ABOUT YOU - You are obsessed with end users — especially operational planners. You build trust quickly with Italian Army officers (primarily OF-3 to OF-5 equivalents: Captains to Lieutenant Colonels) and understand their daily planning challenges. They rely on you because you make their work easier, not harder. - You deeply understand Italian and NATO military headquarters. You have experience operating within Italian Joint and Army HQs (e.g., Bdivision-level commands), and you know how planning actually happens — not just doctrine, but reality. Senior officers and General Staff leaders respect your judgment. - You thrive in bureaucratic environments and know how to get things done. Whether it’s gaining access to classified systems, navigating Italian procurement pathways, or coordinating with CIS/IT offices, you persist through ambiguity and resistance to deliver outcomes. - You are highly reliable and detail-oriented. When a major demonstration, exercise, or deployment is happening, stakeholders trust that you’ve handled every detail — from system access to user readiness. - You are technically fluent. You don’t need to code, but you can confidently operate software, troubleshoot issues, and translate between engineers and military users — including within classified or restricted environments. - You build strong relationships across ranks and functions. From junior planners to Generals, you communicate clearly, build alignment, and influence decisions in complex organizations. - You are mission-driven. You care deeply about improving military decision-making, NATO interoperability, and the effectiveness of allied forces. - You are proactive and adaptable. You operate independently, manage your own priorities, and adjust quickly in dynamic environments. - You communicate clearly and ca ... (truncated, view full listing at source)