Program Director (m/f/d)

Meyandy LLC; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 162,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Isaraerospace in Ottobrunn seeks a Program Director to own the Spectrum program schedule, align cross‑functional teams, and drive execution across engineering, manufacturing, and launch operations. You will provide program status, forecasts, and recovery plans to Executive Leadership, enabling rapid decisions and robust risk management.

The role requires 15+ years in leading complex aerospace programs, with a strong track record in master scheduling and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience leading complex technical development programs in aerospace/defense/high-tech industries.
• Proven track record delivering highly complex products on aggressive schedules.
• Extensive experience in integrated master scheduling, critical path management, risk management, and cross-functional leadership.
• Experience leading program management teams and matrix organizations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including Executive Leadership engagement.

Responsibilities

• Own the integrated Spectrum program schedule and master roadmap across development, qualification, production, and launch activities.
• Identify, monitor, and drive resolution of critical path items, schedule risks, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Lead program planning, milestone management, and program reviews to ensure timely delivery of key objectives.
• Drive execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, test, and launch operations.
• Provide regular program status, schedule forecasts, and recovery plans to Executive Leadership.
• Enable rapid decision-making by highlighting risks, trade-offs, and opportunities impacting schedule.
• Lead the Program Management function across Spectrum in a matrix organization.
• Establish and continuously improve planning, reporting, risk management, and governance processes across the company.

Skills

Integrated master scheduling

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Program management teams

Executive stakeholder engagement

English proficiency

German language (optional)

Matrix organization leadership

Education

M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering / Systems Engineering

Job description

Mission Brief

As Program Director, you are accountable for delivering Isar Aerospace's Spectrum launch vehicle on schedule. You own the integrated program timeline, drive execution across all departments, and ensure alignment of technical, resource, and business priorities to achieve key development and flight milestones.

As the leader of the Program Management function, you provide functional guidance to Program Managers embedded within the technical departments, establishing common planning, reporting, and execution standards across Spectrum.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

• Own the integrated Spectrum program schedule and maintain the master roadmap across all development, qualification, production, and launch activities
• Identify, monitor, and drive resolution of critical path items, schedule risks, and cross‑functional dependencies
• Lead program planning, milestone management, and program reviews to ensure timely delivery of key objectives
• Drive execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, test, and launch operations
• Provide regular program status, schedule forecasts, and recovery plans to Executive Leadership
• Enable rapid decision‑making by highlighting risks, trade‑offs, and opportunities impacting schedule and program objectives
• Lead the Program Management function across Spectrum and provide functional direction to Program Managers through a matrix organization
• Establish and continuously improve planning, reporting, risk management, and governance processes across the company
• Facilitate alignment between Directors, Vice Presidents, Program Managers, and Executive Leadership to ensure successful execution of the Spectrum roadmap

Qualification Checklist

• M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 15+ years of experience leading complex technical development programs in aerospace, space, defense, automotive, or similar high-technology industries
• Proven track record of delivering highly complex products on aggressive schedules
• Extensive experience in integrated master scheduling, critical path management, risk management, and cross‑functional leadership
• Experience leading program management teams and matrix organizations
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including Executive Leadership engagement
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment with evolving priorities and demanding timelines
• Proficiency in English; German is a plus

Benefits

Program Director (m/f/d) — Isaraerospace, Ottobrunn.