Subcontractor Programme Manager

GMV; Darmstadt; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working

8 weeks teleworking/year

Relocation package

Competitive compensation

Wellbeing program

Zusammenfassung

GMV is expanding its procurement and purchasing teams in Germany and seeks a subcontractor programme manager to lead our projects from one of our German offices. You will establish and manage programme consortiums, engage subcontractors, negotiate contracts, and oversee the full lifecycle of programmes to ensure on-time delivery and regulatory compliance.

The role requires at least 5 years in space or related domains, with strong leadership and contractual skills.

Qualifikationen

• Project management: At least 5 years experience covering systems and SW engineering within space or similar domains.
• Proven experience on project and/or technical management - Systems/SW Engineering methodologies and standards.
• Experience on Space Ground Control or Navigation projects - Management and Leadership skills.
• Capability to understand, review and negotiate contractual terms.

Aufgaben

• Lead the establishment and management of programme consortiums, including subcontractor and partner engagement.
• Manage contract negotiation, execution, and ongoing commercial relationships to ensure successful programme delivery.
• Oversee the full programme lifecycle, maintaining control of schedules, risks, deliverables, compliance requirements, contractual obligations, and payment milestones.
• Provide programme leadership and governance, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in line with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support engineering teams in the flow-down and management of technical requirements, facilitating key design, validation, and technical review activities.
• Coordinate and oversee project reviews, technical meetings, progress reviews, audits, and stakeholder engagements, ensuring effective communication and alignment across all parties.
• Act as the primary interface with subcontractors and consortium partners, monitoring performance, managing risks, and driving successful outcomes.
• Ensure robust programme reporting, issue resolution, and continuous improvement throughout project execution.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Systems/SW engineering

Space Ground Control/Navigation

Contract negotiation

Jobbeschreibung

We are expanding our teams in the procurement and purchasing sector and looking for a subcontractor programme manager to take on managing our projects. Based at either of our two German offices.

What challenge will you be taking on?

• You will lead the establishment and management of programme consortiums, including subcontractor and partner engagement.
• Manage contract negotiation, execution, and ongoing commercial relationships to ensure successful programme delivery.
• Oversee the full programme lifecycle, maintaining control of schedules, risks, deliverables, compliance requirements, contractual obligations, and payment milestones.
• Provide programme leadership and governance, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in line with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support engineering teams in the flow-down and management of technical requirements, facilitating key design, validation, and technical review activities.
• Coordinate and oversee project reviews, technical meetings, progress reviews, audits, and stakeholder engagements, ensuring effective communication and alignment across all parties.
• Act as the primary interface with subcontractors and consortium partners, monitoring performance, managing risks, and driving successful outcomes.
• Ensure robust programme reporting, issue resolution, and continuous improvement throughout project execution.

What do we need in our team?

We are looking for applicants with the following experience and knowledge:

• Project management: At least 5 years experience covering systems and SW engineering within space or similar domains.
• Proven experience on project and/or technical management - Systems/SW Engineering methodologies and standards
• Experience on Space Ground Control or Navigation projects - Management and Leadership skills
• Capability to understand, review and negotiate contractual terms

We would value experience and knowledge in the below:

• PMP or similar qualifications will be considerd a valuable asset.
• Working knowledge of a third EU language (e.g. Spanish, French,...)

What do we offer?

• Hybrid working model and 8 weeks per year of teleworking outside your usual geographical area.
• Flexible start and finish times, and intensive working hours Fridays and in summer.
• Personalized career plan development, training and language learning support.
• National and international mobility. Do you come from another country? We can offer you a relocation package.
• Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews, flexible compensation and discount on brands.
• Wellbeing program: Health, dental and accident insurance; free fruit and coffee, physical, mental and financialhealth training, and much more!

In our recruitment processes you will always have telephone and personal contact, face-to-face or online, with our talent acquisition team. In addition, bank transfers and bank cards will never be requested. If you are contacted through any other process, please write to our team at [e-mail].

We promote equal opportunities in recruitment, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Diego Hernandez Rojo, in charge of this vacancy.

Diego Hernandez Rojo