Project Manager for Optical Payload Studies

OHB System AG - We.Create.SpaceOHB System AG is one of the leading space companies in Europe. The company is part of the listed high-tech group OHB SE, which has more than 3,200 employees working on pivotal European space programs. With two strong locations in Bremen and Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich and more than 40 years of experience, OHB System AG specialises in high-tech solutions for space. These include low-orbiting and geostationary satellites for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science and space exploration as well as systems for human space flight and aerial reconnaissance. We owe our success to our employees' passion for innovation, as well as their commitment and initiative. For permanent employment OHB System AG in Oberpfaffenhofen is looking for aProject Manager for Optical Payload Studies (f/m/d) In this position you are a part of OHB's optical payload concept office that is responsible for the concept definition of optical systems for space applica-tions. In your role, you ensure the successful programmatic execution of the concept phases for optical payloads (ITT's, AB1) and support the offices' activ-ities to create and maintain a programmatic project framework ensuring cus-tomer satisfaction in line with key company strategies. Your Tasks Programmatic lead and coordination of the project execution within a multi-disciplinary and multi-national team:Steering of the overall process Risk analysis and risk management of complex technical productsAnalyze project KPIs, derive actions for optimization and lead corrective actionAssure compliance to schedule, cost framework and quality.Coordinate and liaise work and interaction of project team, in-house departments, subcontractors, and customersSupported by senior staff, ensure design-to-cost and design to company value chainCreate programmatic and business documentation, provide support for technical documentationOverall management for proposals and studies Support the directorate and business development in the preparation of competitive proposals and in the acquisition of new proposals and studiesPlanning and programmatic lead of technology development and predevelopment activities with support by senior staffOrganizing and leading discussions and meetings with customersContribute to the creating and maintaining the department's programmatic project framework Your Qualificationsa PhD in Physics with a focus on experimental physics/engineering/remote sensing with a demonstrated relevant work history and experience of at least 5 years ora Master of Physics or engineering and ademonstrated relevant work history and experience of at least 10 yearsina management/technical coordination type of role foroptical space instruments or comparable systems with high technologicalcomplexityUnderstanding and successful prior management of the challenges of complex instrumentation projectsUnderstanding in space-relevant engineering topicsProven history in stakeholder managementExperience in managing technology development and predevelopment activitiesIdeally knowledge of standards (ECSS) and relevant regulations in the space engineering businessAn organized and structured task approachLeadership & team player mentalityEffective communication skills. Internal & external representation capabilitiesFluency in spoken and written English. Fluency (C2level) in German is a strong asset and mandatory over the medium-termNice to have Experience in cost engineering and design-to-cost work tailoring is considered a strong assetHands-on hardware experience (lab work,implementation and set up of optical systems) is considered an asset We offerWork Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & specialleave daysMobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroadStructured on-boarding process (incl. Assignment of a buddy in the first months)Development: Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialoguespace projectsAdditional benefits: 13. monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension planCatering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidyActive health promotion: Health management, E-GYM Wellpass & In-company sports groupsFamily: Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness daysMobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lotsCompany parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers NightInnovation: Company suggestion system & free research and developmentA complete overview of our benefits and more details can be found here on our website. Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. Don't fulfil all the requirements? No problem - we are happy to receive applications with partial matches We are looking forward to your application in German or English via our online tool.OHB System AG Human Resources Questions regarding this posting? Alfrida Paja is available under career@ohb.de.