Commercial Project Manager – Germany | Airbus Projects

Orbital Critical Systems; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

German language training

Tax return assistance

35-hour work week

Job summary

Orbital Critical Systems, part of the CAF Group, is seeking a Commercial Project Manager to join on-site teams in Germany, supporting long-term Airbus projects across Hamburg, Immenstaad, and other sites.

You will lead full commercial management, cost control, SAP-based planning, and robust financial reporting to ensure project success and liquidity. German language support and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Controlling, Business Administration or a related technical field.
• Experience in Commercial Project Management, SAP, Cost Controlling and Financial Analysis.
• English B2/C1, mandatory.
• German B1/B2 is a plus; citizenship of a European country required.

Responsibilities

• Lead full commercial project management across the project lifecycle.
• Structure costs and control (WBS/CBS) in close cooperation with project management.
• Plan commercially in SAP, including monitoring of sales, costs, and cash flow.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports and KPIs, identifying deviations and improvement opportunities.
• Support project teams with commercial insights and recommendations to achieve program targets.
• Manage invoicing and incoming payments to ensure project liquidity.
• Prepare cost calculations and commercial offers.
• Participate in commercial negotiations with customers and stakeholders.
• Develop business cases to assess new products and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Commercial Project Management

Financial Analysis

Cost Controlling

Budgeting

Education

Degree in Controlling, Business Administration or related technical field

Tools

SAP

WBS

CBS

Job description

Orbital Critical Systems (CAF Group) a leading company in safety‑critical software for aerospace, defence and transport, is looking for Commercial Project Managers to join our on-site teams in Germany and support long-term projects with Airbus.

Locations: Hamburg, Immenstaad and other sites across the country.
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: €50,000 to €65,000 gross/year + additional benefits
Contract: Permanent German employment contract

Why join us?

Work-life balance: 35-hour working week with an overtime hours bank.

Relocation assistance: Support with accommodation searches, relocation arrangements and administrative procedures.

Language development: German language training support.

Tax support: Company-covered German tax return assistance for your first year.

Career stability: Permanent German contract and long-term Airbus projects.

Professional development: Regular technical follow-ups and team-building activities.

International environment: Collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds in the aerospace industry.

What you will do

• Full commercial project management throughout the project lifecycle
• Cost structuring and controlling (WBS/CBS) in close cooperation with project management
• Commercial planning in SAP, including monitoring of sales, costs, and cash flow
• Preparation and analysis of financial reports and KPIs, identifying deviations and improvement opportunities
• Support of project teams with commercial insights and recommendations to achieve program targets
• Management of invoicing and incoming payments to ensure project liquidity
• Preparation of cost calculations and commercial offers
• Participation in commercial negotiations with customers and stakeholders
• Development of business cases to assess new products and strategic initiatives

What we are looking for

• Degree in Controlling, Business Administration or a related technical field
• Experience in: Commercial Project Management, SAP, Cost Controlling, Financial Analysis
• English B2/C1, mandatory
• German B1/B2 is a plus
• Applicants must hold citizenship of a European country

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