Space Program Director: Spectrum Delivery

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

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.