Managing Director, Isar Aerospace Sweden AB (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace Technologies GmbH; Kiruna kommun; On-site; SEK 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Participation Program

30 days of vacation

Subsidised lunch

Relocation support

Transportation to/from work

Wellness allowance

Individual learning allowance

Physical and mental well-being support

And Much More!

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Kiruna, Sweden, is looking for a Managing Director to oversee financial performance and compliance while fostering collaboration within operational teams. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership experience, a financial background, and excellent communication skills. Fluency in English is essential, while proficiency in Swedish is desirable. The role offers various benefits including a share program and relocation support, aiming to enhance both personal and team well-being.

Qualifications

• Relevant leadership experience in a Swedish company.
• Strong financial background with proven track record.
• Ability to collaborate across different functions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and business units.
• Fluency in English; Swedish language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and financial performance to achieve goals.
• Facilitate a supportive environment for operational teams.
• Represent the subsidiary with stakeholders and partners.
• Ensure compliance with Swedish laws and company policies.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and regulatory interactions.
• Provide regular progress reports to the parent executive team.
• Ensure governance and compliance with local and EU rules.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Fluency in English

Proficiency in Swedish

Education

Relevant degree in business, engineering, or a related field

Job description

Mission Brief

The Managing Director will lead Isar Aerospace Sweden AB with a strong focus on financial performance, strategic alignment, and governance and compliance. This role involves fostering a supportive environment for operational and technical teams while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company governance principles. Close collaboration with functions and business units within Isar Aerospace SE is essential to execute strategies defined by the parent company.

Your Role in Our Space Mission

• Financial Performance: Manage budgets, financial performance and resource allocation to achieve operational targets and financial goals.
• Operational Support: Facilitate an environment where technical and operational teams can perform optimally, including logistics, HSE and infrastructure.
• Strategic Direction: Execute strategy based on the technology roadmap and launch schedule, aligning subsidiary goals with parent company strategies.
• Collaboration: Work with various functions/business units within Isar Aerospace SE to drive unified goals.
• Stakeholder Management: Represent the subsidiary in dealings with stakeholders, partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Reporting: Regularly report to the parent company's executive team and business unit on progress and challenges.
• Governance and Compliance:
  • Operate within Swedish applicable local and international law and regulations.
  • Ensure annual AB tax declaration in Sweden submitted on time and in accordance with legal and business requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with company level contracts.
  • Implement robust health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies.
  • Ensure compliance with Swedish and EU regulations applicable to company governance and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies.

Qualification Checklist

• Relevant degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant leadership experience in a Swedish company.
• Strong financial background with proven track record of management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate across different functions and business units.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Swedish is desirable.
• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program.
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge.
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day.
• Relocation support: Benefit from our relocation bonus with deductible expenses up to an agreed amount, as well as the option for subsidised temporary housing.
• Transportation to/from work: Convenient and affordable transportation with company cars available for pick-up and drop-off at designated times.
• Wellness allowance: Stay healthy and fit with our yearly 5.000 SEK allowance for wellness activities (e.g. Gym, Massages).
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period.
• Physical and mental well-being: Access via OpenUp the online support from certified psychologists and lifestyle experts at no cost to you and your family.
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team.

Who We Are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world‑leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting‑edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Interested in building your career at Isar Aerospace SE? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

Apply for this job