Program Manager (m/f/d) Naval ESM

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• Establishing a program management structure for maritime ESM projects by aligning all relevant projects within the matrix
• Comprehensive oversight of large-scale, multidisciplinary projects, including coordinating resources and workflows across teams, and ensuring timely, within-budget delivery
• Accountable for meeting commercial objectives (profit and loss) and aligning projects with operational and strategic priorities
• Adherence to project management standards and frameworks
• Conducting central claim management for all projects
• Representing the company in executive and customer meetings, presenting project progress, addressing concerns, and aligning expectations
• Serving as the central interface for suppliers and development departments to streamline coordination and manage partnerships
• Prioritizing projects based on business goals and establishing a centralized reporting system

Your Tasks

• Leading a team of 3 direct reports
• Establishing a program management structure for maritime ESM projects by aligning all relevant projects within the matrix
• Providing comprehensive oversight of large-scale, multidisciplinary projects, including resource and workflow coordination, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery
• Being responsible for meeting commercial objectives and aligning projects with operational and strategic needs
• Ensuring adherence to project management standards and frameworks
• Managing claims centrally for all projects
• Representing projects in executive and customer meetings, presenting progress, addressing concerns, and aligning expectations
• Acting as the central interface for suppliers and development departments for streamlined coordination
• Prioritizing projects and creating a centralized reporting system

Your Qualifications

• University degree in electrical engineering, communications engineering, physics, informatics, or a relevant business field
• 10+ years of experience managing complex aerospace & defense projects
• Experience with maritime projects and/or SIGINT/EW is a plus
• Expertise in managing projects based on the system engineering model within cross-functional matrix organizations
• Strong problem-solving, system-thinking, and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of business and finance principles
• Ability to work assertively and sensitively within a complex project matrix
• Proven leadership skills in motivating and developing international teams
• Fluent in German and English

Interested? We look forward to your online application with the reference number. For questions, contact your recruiting representative via LinkedIn or XING.