For permanent employment OHB System AG in Oberpfaffenhofen is looking for a
Project Manager for EO Payloads & Missions (m/f/d)
In this role, you will lead complex Earth Observation (EO) projects across the full project lifecycle, with a particular focus on ESA-related payload and mission activities. You will be responsible for managing project execution in line with technical, schedule, cost, and quality objectives, while coordinating internal teams, customers, and suppliers. This position is particularly relevant for current and upcoming EO programmes and product developments and offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact missions in a dynamic project environment.
Your Tasks
- Lead and develop the project team and provide day-to-day project leadership to ensure effective execution and strong team performance
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Act as the main interface towards programme management, customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
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Plan, monitor, and control the technical progress, schedule, cost, quality, and risks of the project or sub-project
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Conduct regular project meetings and ensure transparent communication across all relevant stakeholders
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Provide regular status reporting on the project / sub-project, including progress, risks, critical issues, and required decisions
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Define and maintain the project schedule and support the allocation and implementation of the project budget
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Ensure timely and accurate resource planning in close coordination with line management, team leads, and HR
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Implement the OHB risk management process within the project and drive regular risk assessments and mitigation activities together with the team
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Define and establish work packages and work orders for the operational units involved in the project
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Support the project team with operational and coordination tasks as needed to ensure successful delivery
Your Qualifications
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Degree in engineering, preferably with a focus on aerospace, or a comparable qualification such as physics or industrial engineering
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Several years of experience as a project manager or sub-project manager, ideally in the space sector, or relevant professional experience in a technically related role within space projects
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Experience in Earth Observation programmes, payload development, ESA projects, or related domains is highly desirable
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Alternatively, candidates with relevant experience in procurement, studies, systems engineering, or adjacent project functions are also encouraged to apply
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Strong communication and leadership skills combined with assertiveness, ownership, and an entrepreneurial mindset
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Ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new topics and areas of responsibility
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Structured, solution-oriented, and independent working style with strong coordination and decision-making skills
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Team-oriented, committed, flexible, and resilient
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Excellent written and spoken English skills
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Good knowledge of MS Office and common project management tools such as MS Project and Planisware
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Willingness to travel
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Project management certification, e.g. IPMA, is an advantage
We offer
Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days
Mobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroad
Structured 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 dialogue
Additional benefits: 13. monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan
Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy
Active health promotion: Health management, E-GYM Wellpass & In-company sports groups
Family: Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days
Mobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lots
Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night
Innovation: Company suggestion system & free research and development
A complete overview of our benefits and more details can be found here on our website.
