ILS Manager

iO Associates; Arnsberg; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an ILS sub-project manager to support customer programmes in the defence sector. This role involves preparing cost estimates, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring ILS requirements are integrated into the development process. Candidates should have a technical degree, experience in Integrated Logistics Support, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a secure job environment, individual training opportunities, flexible hours, and the possibility of hybrid working.

Leistungen

Long-term position

Flexible working hours

Performance-related annual bonus

Company pension scheme

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in Integrated Logistics Support within a regulated environment.
• Experience in project management is required.
• Knowledge of ASD standards is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Support customer programmes as ILS sub-project manager.
• Prepare cost estimates and quantity structures for proposals.
• Coordination and oversight of subcontractors.

Kenntnisse

Project coordination

Direct customer interaction

Technical understanding

Communication skills

Analytical working style

Fluent English

Ausbildung

Technical degree

Technical vocational training

Jobbeschreibung

Key Responsibilities

• Support customer programmes as ILS sub-project manager
• Preparation of cost estimates and quantity structures for customer proposals in close coordination with sales and development teams
• Commissioning, coordination, and oversight of subcontractors
• Support during product demonstrations, as well as internal and external training activities
• Creation and analysis of user and operational profiles
• Creation, implementation, and management of ILS concepts and plans, including:
• ILS / LSA
• Life Cycle Costing (LCC)
• Maintenance Management (MM)
• Technical Documentation (TechDoc)
• Training concepts
• Operational Manuals (OM)
• In-Service Support (ISS)
• Ensuring ILS requirements are embedded within the development process
• Continuous coordination with development teams to ensure supportability, maintainability, and availability objectives are met

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Completed technical degree or technical vocational training
• Proven experience in ILS / Integrated Logistics Support within a defence or highly regulated environment
• Experience in project coordination or project management
• Strong experience in direct customer interaction, both nationally and internationally
• Exposure to training projects and operational environments
• Military background, particularly in training or logistics, is an advantage
• Knowledge of ASD standards (e.g. S-series) is advantageous
• Strong technical understanding with a structured, analytical, and independent working style
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Fluent English (written and spoken); German advantageous depending on project
• Willingness to travel as required

What's Offered

• Long-term, secure position in a stable and future-oriented market environment
• Flat hierarchies with short decision-making paths
• Individual training and professional development opportunities
• Clear career and personal development pathways
• Flexible working hours with attractive remuneration aligned to a collective agreement
• Performance-related annual bonus
• Hybrid / mobile working options
• Comprehensive onboarding and role-specific training
• Company pension scheme and additional long-term benefits
• On-site facilities including canteen, refreshments, and parking
• Open, collaborative, and team-oriented working culture

About the Opportunity

This role offers the chance to play a central part in delivering supportable, mission-ready defence systems, working across the full lifecycle from development to in-service support. The environment values technical excellence, structured processes, and long-term collaboration.