Director, Operations; Germany

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Join Patria and Shape the Future of European Defence Mobility

Patria Protected Mobility is a leading European provider of armoured vehicle solutions, delivering advanced mobility capabilities to defence forces across Europe and beyond. Our portfolio includes the combat‑proved Patria 6x6 and Patria AMV XP platforms, responding to modern defence needs through innovation, reliability and close cooperation with customers and industry partners.

We are now expanding our operations across Europe, including in Germany, where we are supporting the Bundeswehr through the multinational CAVS programme and establishing local production capabilities in close cooperation with German industry partners.

The Patria 6x6 vehicle has been selected as the platform for the multinational CAVS (Common Armoured Vehicle System) programme, involving Finland, Latvia, Sweden, Germany, Denmark, Norway and the United Kingdom. Led by Finland, the programme aims to strengthen European defence capabilities and NATO cooperation. For more information, please visit

We are looking for an experienced and driven

to manage production operations and industrial partnerships in support of the German CAVS programme.

In this strategic role, you will oversee vehicle production activities across multiple partner facilities in Germany and play a key role in establishing and scaling local manufacturing capabilities. Working at the intersection of production, sourcing, logistics, procurement and technology transfer, you will ensure successful programme execution and operational excellence.

The position takes place in Freisen, but some travelling inside Germany is required.

As Director, Operations, you will monitor the performance of our partners in vehicle production operations across partner facilities in Germany and drive the successful ramp‑up and implementation of the German CAVS programme.

You will coordinate activities between sourcing, procurement, logistics, technology transfer teams and production partners to ensure seamless execution across the value chain. You will also manage Patria’s supplier and partner network in Germany, ensuring effective collaboration, clear responsibilities and strong operational alignment across external production partners.

The role also includes developing and managing vendor and supplier partnerships that support production, industrialisation and business objectives, as well as representing supplier performance, production readiness and logistics topics in customer and stakeholder discussions.

You will be responsible for ensuring that delivery performance, production quality, operational efficiency and cost targets are consistently achieved. This includes aligning production capacity with programme requirements and future business growth, identifying operational risks, bottlenecks and investment needs, and driving corrective actions when needed.

You have experience in complex manufacturing environments, and you understand production processes and supply chains. You thrive in dynamic growth situations, enjoy solving challenges and have a proven ability to build high‑performing industrial operations through collaboration and leadership. You have excellent…