Defence Program Manager

Quick Facts

• Role: Program Management (Defence)
• Employment: Permanent
• Location: Freiburg (hybrid/mobile work options)

Description

You will lead defence-oriented customer programs by coordinating cross-functional delivery and ensuring that performance, milestone, schedule, and budget targets are met. You will track execution, drive corrective actions when needed, and manage customer alignment during contract delivery (including changes and claims). You will also develop customer relationships and existing programs to support follow-on orders and business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer orders with and without project scope, and execute them cross-functionally
• Monitor service delivery, ensure milestone achievement, and initiate and track corrective measures for performance, timing, and budget compliance
• Work with production, quality management, procurement, sales, finance, and development
• Create proposals for additional services and track their progress
• Coordinate with customers during the contract term regarding delivery changes, dates, and complaints
• Provide internal and external reporting (management and customer reviews)
• Conduct claims management plus opportunity and risk management
• Develop customer relationships and existing programs with a focus on follow-on orders and business opportunities

Requirements

• Completed university degree in business administration, engineering, or comparable qualification
• Relevant experience in program or project management and in managing sustainable customer relationships
• Solid understanding of industrial manufacturing process principles and dependencies for electronic systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to execute
• Practical experience with MS Office and SAP; familiarity with planning processes
• English proficiency at least C1; additional languages are beneficial
• Initiative, organization, and negotiation skills

Benefits

• Compensation according to the Metall- und Elektroindustrie Baden-Württemberg collective agreements
• Company pension plan
• Training opportunities and language courses
• Mobile work / home office options
• Public transport access, parking, and an E-car charging station
• Advice from an occupational physician
• Sports offerings, fitness cooperation, and a canteen