Program Director (m/f/d)

About the role

<p><strong>Mission Brief&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":360}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":360}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Your Role in Our Space Mission:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own the integrated Spectrum program schedule and maintain the master roadmap across all development, qualification, production, and launch activities</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Identify, monitor, and drive resolution of critical path items, schedule risks, and cross-functional dependencies</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead program planning, milestone management, and program reviews to ensure timely delivery of key objectives</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Drive execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, test, and launch operations</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide regular program status, schedule forecasts, and recovery plans to Executive Leadership</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Enable rapid decision-making by highlighting risks, trade-offs, and opportunities impacting schedule and program objectives</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Technical Leadership of the Program Management function across Spectrum and provide functional direction to Program Managers through a matrix organization</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Establish and continuously improve planning, reporting, risk management, and governance processes across the company</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Facilitate alignment between Directors, Vice Presidents, Program Managers, and Executive Leadership to ensure successful execution of the Spectrum roadmap</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualification Checklist&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">15+ years of experience leading complex technical development programs in aerospace, space, defense, automotive, or similar high-technology industries</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Proven track record of delivering highly complex products on aggressive schedules</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Extensive experience in integrated master scheduling, critical path management, risk management, and cross-functional leadership</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in technical leadership of program management teams and matrix organizations&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including Executive Leadership engagement</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability and experience in operating effectively in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and demanding timelines</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Proficiency in English; German is a plus</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Benefits&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Employee Participation Program:</strong> Share in our success through our virtual company share program</span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>30 days of vacation: </strong>Enjoy the days off to r

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