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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. \nAs 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. \nYour Role in Our Space Mission: \nOwn the integrated Spectrum program schedule and maintain the master roadmap across all development, qualification, production, and launch activities\nIdentify, monitor, and drive resolution of critical path items, schedule risks, and cross-functional dependencies\nLead program planning, milestone management, and program reviews to ensure timely delivery of key objectives\nDrive execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, test, and launch operations\nProvide regular program status, schedule forecasts, and recovery plans to Executive Leadership\nEnable rapid decision-making by highlighting risks, trade-offs, and opportunities impacting schedule and program objectives\nTechnical Leadership of the Program Management function across Spectrum and provide functional direction to Program Managers through a matrix organization\nEstablish and continuously improve planning, reporting, risk management, and governance processes across the company\nFacilitate alignment between Directors, Vice Presidents, Program Managers, and Executive Leadership to ensure successful execution of the Spectrum roadmap\nQualification Checklist \nM.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)\n15+ years of experience leading complex technical development programs in aerospace, space, defense, automotive, or similar high-technology industries\nProven track record of delivering highly complex products on aggressive schedules\nExtensive experience in integrated master scheduling, critical path management, risk management, and cross-functional leadership\nExperience in technical leadership of program management teams and matrix organizations \nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills, including Executive Leadership engagement\nAbility and experience in operating effectively in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and demanding timelines\nProficiency in English; German is a plus\nBenefits \nEmployee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program\n30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge \nCompany pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period\nSubsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day\nFlexible mobility budget: Travel your way with a choice between a fully financed Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance\nRental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service \n Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)\nIndividual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period\nChildcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children\nAnd Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team. \nWho we are\n\nWe 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.\nOur mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.\nWe 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.\nWe'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!\nWant to find out more about us?\nVisit www.isaraerospace.com\nData Protection\n We process your personal data for the purpose of managing the recruitment process and assessing your application. For detailed information on how your data is processed, including your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.\nDisclaimer\n Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. 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