Manager (F/M/D)

Human design Group; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working possible

Deutschlandticket reimbursement 50%

Gym membership contribution 50€ per mo

30 days paid annual leave

Job summary

Human design Group is seeking a seasoned manager to supervise its Hamburg and Donauwörth teams, expanding its German subsidiary and securing new assignments with clients. The role emphasizes leadership in ergonomics and complex systems engineering within industrial environments.

Applicants should have 5–8 years of experience in team management, project leadership, and client relations, with fluency in English and German.

Qualifications

• Experience in team management, project leadership and client relationship management.
• Business development experience in industrial environments.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and German is essential.
• Master in Ergonomics / Human Factors / Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, support, and direction to local teams to ensure operational excellence.
• Lead a team of 2–3 consultants specializing in Ergonomics and Human Factors.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships and contribute to growth.
• Drive growth by identifying and securing new assignments with existing and prospective clients.

Skills

Team leadership

English

German

French advantageous

Education

Master in Ergonomics, Human Factors or Engineering

Job description

Human design Group

Human Design Group is a leading company in human factors and ergonomics, supporting its clients’ transformations through a unique combination of human science skills, user-centered innovation methodologies and design solutions. We contribute creating remarkable human experiences which are efficient, safe and desirable.

Today, Human Design Group is a European company with over 120 employees, operating across 5 sites in France’s major cities, and with growing presence in Spain and Germany. To support the development of our business in Europe, we are hiring new people who are motivated to take on new challenges and help develop the future of aerospace systems.

To support the development of our business in Europe, we are hiring new people who are motivated to take on new challenges to develop the well-being of operators at work and the performance of industrial systems

Mission / Team

As part of our expansion in Germany we are looking to recruit a manager (F/M/D) who will be able to supervise the subsidiary’s teams based in Hamburg and Donauwörth. He/She will be responsible for expanding the business by securing new assignments with both existing and new clients

Your tasks

Management

Providing guidance, support, and direction to local teams to ensure operational excellence.

• Manage and lead a team of 2-3 consultants specializing in Ergonomics, Human Factors.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships,
• Drive the growth and development of the competence center,
• Coordinate with and report to the Sector Management.

Business Development

Driving growth by identifying and securing new assignments with both existing and prospective clients.

Strategic Expansion

Contributing to the subsidiary’s long-term development through proactive client engagement and market opportunities in Germany.

Education / Experience

Master in Ergonomic, Human Factors or Engineering (e.g., industrial, human factors or ergonomics).

At least 5-8 yearsr elated experience in the integration of human factors, ergonomics, and/or complex systems engineering.

Business trips to Germany and occasionally to France are to be expected. You can demonstrate prior experience in team management, project leadership, and client relationship management. You have business development experience in industrial environments.

Skills

You are curious, dynamic, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Fluency in written and spoken English and German is essential. French language skills could be a plus.

Recruitment process

• HR interview
• Technical interview

Employment contract

Permanent contract / Full time (40h)

Location : Hamburg (Germany)

Expected start date: January 2027

Wage and benefits

• Fixed annual salary: between 53 K€ and 71 K€ => according to the profile;
• Probation period: 6 months, 30 days of paid annual leave;
• 50% reimbursement of the monthly Deutschlandticket cost; 50€ per month contribution towards a gym membership;
• Remote working will be possible, we will discuss during the process.