Project and Procurement Manager
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Ireland, United Kingdom, United StatesFull-TimeManager
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Job Details
- Languages
- German, English
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementStakeholder management
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in project and procurement management within institutional, government-backed, or publicly funded programs.
- Strong experience within the German space, aerospace, or high-tech industrial ecosystem.
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs with high governance and compliance requirements.
- Solid understanding of public procurement processes, contractual frameworks, and regulatory environments.
- Experience in satellite manufacturing, integration, or testing environments is highly desirable.
- Strong negotiation skills in structured, high-stakes environments.
- Confidence engaging with senior institutional and governmental stakeholders.
- Fluent German (mandatory) and excellent English communication skills.
- Spacecraft industry experience required; aerospace or automotive backgrounds may be considered.
- Strong familiarity with the German market and experience working with German customers, partners, or public-sector stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate complex satellite programs, with a strong emphasis on institutional and government-funded initiatives (e.g., DLR, ESA, national programs).
- Ensure end-to-end program execution excellence, including schedule, cost, risk, and quality management, in line with institutional and defence-grade standards (e.g., ISO/AS9100).
- Develop and implement scalable procurement strategies compliant with public procurement regulations and governance frameworks.
- Build, manage, and strengthen strategic supplier relationships, with a focus on the German industrial ecosystem.
- Lead contract negotiations and placements, balancing commercial objectives with institutional and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a key interface with external stakeholders, including agencies, prime contractors, and public partners.
- Enhance internal processes to ensure auditability, traceability, and compliance typical of government-backed programs.
- Support future satellite generations by aligning procurement and partnerships with long-term institutional roadmaps.
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