Services Manager New Campaigns (d/f/m)

Airbus; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Mobile working

Part-time options

Job sharing

Sabbatical opportunities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH is seeking a Services Manager New Campaigns to lead ILS/ISS activities within the Chief Services FCAS department. You will plan and orchestrate tasks across development, production and In-Service phases, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and international partners.

Ideal candidates hold a university degree in Engineering or Business, 7+ years in military aviation, and deep expertise in ILS/ISS, with fluent German and English.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• 7+ years in the (military) aviation sector with complex project experience.
• Deep knowledge of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and In-Service Support (ISS).
• Ability to propose agile, future-oriented solutions.
• Strong communication to diverse stakeholders.
• International openness and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Plan, integrate, and orchestrate all ILS tasks and deliverables across contracts from development to In‑Service Phase.
• Define robust support strategies and derive system requirements.
• Forge partnerships with ILS experts across Airbus and international network.
• Drive programme execution by preparing and releasing ILS deliverables and represent function in meetings.
• Collaborate with TAS PMT specialists to ensure processes, methods, tools availability.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Agile mindset

Disruptive thinking

German language

English language

Education

Engineering degree

Business Administration degree

Job description

Job Description: In order to support the Chief Services FCAS department, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Services Manager New Campaigns (d/f/m). You are fascinated by flying platforms and you’ve always wanted to join a world leader in military aviation with a strong focus on cutting‑edge technologies? You’re keen to push digital solutions and New Services? A unique opportunity is offered in the Chief Services FCAS department, is supporting the definition of future weapon system as part of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) with a focus on the definition of Next Generation Services ensuring an effective and efficient support of those systems. This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

Your location

Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up‑and‑coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near‑by cities are still within easy reach.

Our Benefits for You

• Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work‑life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part‑time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group‑wide career perspectives.
• Feel Good at Work: On‑site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
• Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your tasks and responsibilities

Plan, integrate, and orchestrate all ILS tasks and deliverables, aligning internal and external stakeholders across dedicated contracts from development and production through to the initial In‑Service Phase, while guaranteeing full compliance with Air Power Services obligations.

Spearhead the elaboration of future‑oriented ILS/ISS solutions by defining robust support strategies, translating them into actionable concepts, and deriving precise system requirements and technology needs.

Forge strong partnerships with ILS experts and specialists across Airbus Defence and Space and our (inter)national network, leveraging their consultation to establish an optimal ILS baseline for future systems.

Drive the programme execution phase by preparing and releasing critical ILS deliverables, alongside actively representing the function in key internal and external stakeholder meetings.

Collaborate closely with TAS PMT specialists to secure the timely provision of essential processes, methods, and tools, ensuring seamless contract and programme execution.

Desired skills and qualifications

Holds a university degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or an equivalent field of study.

Boasts 7+ years of progressive experience within the (military) aviation sector, with a proven track record of managing complex projects and responsibilities.

Possesses profound expertise in In‑Service Support (ISS) processes and operational challenges, as well as deep technical knowledge of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)—specifically in the development of ILS products and the orchestration of end‑to‑end ILS activities.

Demonstrates a disruptive mindset with the ability to challenge traditional working methods, proposing and implementing agile, future‑oriented solutions.

Combines strong communication skills with the talent to articulate complex interdependencies clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.

A dedicated team player with international openness, thriving in evolving environments that demand flexibility, resilience, and high engagement.

Fluent in both German and English at negotiation level (minimum C1 certification required).

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Customer Account and Service Management

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