Senior Project Manager - Ground Systems Infrastructure; m​/f​/d

Ground Systems

Company

isaraerospace

Location

Ottobrunn, Bavaria

Type

Full-time

Commensurate with experience

• Proven experience managing complex mid-to-large-scale infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary cross-functional teams
• Expertise in international stakeholder management and contract negotiation
• Strong proficiency in project reporting and risk management
• Solid technical understanding relevant to ground systems
• Experience in establishing and improving project management processes

Company:
Isar Aerospace

Category:
Ground Systems

Location:

Munich, Germany

At Isar Aerospace, we are building the future of space travel by delivering the critical infrastructure that keeps rockets grounded until launch. As a Senior Project Manager in our dynamic Ground Systems department, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and deploying cutting-edge mid- to large-scale test and launch facilities. This is a unique opportunity to manage complex projects from their initial conception through all engineering phases, construction, commissioning, and ultimately, hand-over to our on-site operations crew.

Based in Munich, you will be at the heart of our mission, coordinating ambitious timelines, managing budgets, assessing risks, and ensuring top-level requirements are met for our groundbreaking projects. You will collaborate with a highly motivated, multidisciplinary, and international team of engineers, as well as an extensive network of internal and external stakeholders. This role demands a leader who can report effectively to senior management while driving technical excellence and operational efficiency.

• Lead and technically manage multidisciplinary, cross-functional project teams across multiple departments, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Oversee and manage an international constellation of internal and external stakeholders, including responsibility for contract setup and negotiation.
• Drive comprehensive project reporting to senior management, providing clear insights into ambitious timelines, budgets, and top-level risks.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical, financial, and operational risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with internal customers from our rocket systems teams, leveraging your technical expertise to ensure projects are realized according to defined scope and timeline.
• Contribute significantly to the strategic establishment of new sites for Isar Aerospace by working hand-in-hand with various service departments.
• Develop, implement, and optimize workflows, processes, and structural improvements to expedite project execution in close collaboration with team managers across departments.

While the specific job requirements for this role were not explicitly detailed in the provided raw description, based on the nature and responsibilities of this Senior Project Manager position, ideal candidates would typically possess:

• Proven experience in managing complex, mid-to-large-scale infrastructure or engineering projects from initiation through commissioning and handover.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and technically manage multidisciplinary, cross-functional project teams effectively.
• Expertise in international stakeholder management, including a strong track record in contract negotiation and managing external partnerships.
• Strong proficiency in project reporting, comprehensive risk management (identification, assessment, and mitigation), budget control, and adherence to ambitious timelines.
• Solid technical understanding relevant to ground systems, aerospace infrastructure, or complex engineering projects.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a track record of successfully engaging with internal customers and service departments.
• Experience in establishing, optimizing, and improving project management workflows, processes, and organizational structures.
• Fluency in English (essential for an international team and stakeholders).
• Ability to work on-site in Munich, Germany.