Your Mission

The Program Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating the various development streams within the Launch System Program. This includes managing projects related to rocket systems (Propulsion, Structures, GNC, Avionics, etc.), application software development, and IT infrastructure. The Program Manager will ensure that all projects are aligned with the company’s strategic goals, timelines, and quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to effectively collaborate with Product Owners, Vice Presidents and report to C-Level management.

More specifically, you will:

Project Oversight: Provide comprehensive oversight of all development streams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timelines
Coordination: Facilitate communication and collaboration between Product Owners, VPs, and the CTO Office to ensure cohesive project execution
Performance Monitoring: Track project progress, performance metrics, and deliverables, providing regular updates to the Program Director
Process Improvement: Develop and implement project management methodologies and best practices to enhance project execution
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders to understand project requirements, expectations, and feedback
Technical Support: Collaborate with the CTO Office to ensure technical support and guidance for development streams

Who you are and what you have

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering, or other relevant fields (Master’s preferred)
5+ years of working experience in an engineering environment, preferably aerospace
General understanding of rocket systems and ability to discuss project-related details with software development and IT
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure
Proficiency in project management tools (Jira and MsProject or similar) and project methods (Agile and classic methods)
Fluent English Speaking (German beneficial)

Benefits

30 days holiday
Subsidised lunch
Individual learning budget
Virtual company shares
Childcare Allowance
EGYM Wellpass Sport Clubs membership
Customized company pension plan
Public transport ticket

Who we are

We 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.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We 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.

We'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!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

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Assuming you are leading a multidisciplinary program with development streams in software, propulsion, tank structures, and the buildup of a chemical processing facility, you as the Program Manager must ensure that each development stream can be integrated into each other and ends at the correct time (on time), with the right product (on quality), and within all budgetary constraints (on budget). What project/program management methods would you choose and how do you ensure that each development team complies? (please be brief, max 300 words) *

Please elaborate on your understanding of ‘fail-fast’ or ‘hardware-rich’ approach. How could such a philosophy be applied in the development of chemical processing facilities, propulsion, and avionics development? Assume that all these developments are interrelated and rely on each other's integration at one point in time. What contradicting development approaches do you know, and what benefits and disadvantages do they bring compared to ‘hardware-rich’? (please be brief, max 300 words) *

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