ILS Manager

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.