Germany LSS project - Portfolio Manager

Job Title : Portfolio Manager Company : Austability

Location : Grafenwöhr, Germany (On-site; local travel across

Germany) Type : Contract (1-year fixed term; renewable up to 3 years

with potential conversion to permanent) Compensation : Negotiable,

competitive salary About Austability Austability is a global

operational services provider supporting military and government

clients across four continents. The company delivers

mission-critical programs aligned with national security

objectives, contractual performance standards, and international

regulatory requirements. Austability is recognized for its ability

to manage complex, multi-site operations in secure and

high-accountability environments. About the Role As Portfolio

Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic oversight,

performance management, and delivery of a portfolio of projects

supporting U.S. Armed Forces operations in Germany. This role

ensures alignment with client expectations, national security

objectives, and contract requirements while maintaining high

standards of financial control, compliance, and stakeholder

coordination. The Portfolio Manager serves as a senior leadership

presence across multiple sites, overseeing project teams and

driving successful outcomes across the portfolio. Key

Responsibilities Manage performance and delivery of a portfolio of

contracts and projects across multiple U.S. military installations

in Germany. Plan, deliver, and evaluate programs, activities, and

contractual commitments to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Implement organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans,

policies, and procedures across the portfolio. Oversee financial

management including payables, invoice processing, expense

tracking, and budget reporting while maintaining strict financial

controls. Ensure compliance with GermanU.S. agreements, including

Bundeswehr and NATO requirements. Identify portfolio-level risks

and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity and

performance. Coordinate closely with government agencies, military

personnel, contractors, and key stakeholders to ensure project

success. Lead, mentor, and support project teams, fostering

operational excellence, accountability, and security awareness.

Prepare and present portfolio performance reports, risk

assessments, and strategic updates to senior management and

stakeholders. Requirements College degree required; PMP or similar

project management certification preferred. Minimum 5+ years of

project or portfolio management experience supporting military or

government programs. Proven experience managing multiple concurrent

projects with responsibility for budget and schedule control.

Strong client relationship management and business development

capability. Ability to obtain and maintain clearance required to

access U.S. military bases. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and

Microsoft Project (or equivalent project management tools). Fluent

German (native-level) and strong English (written and verbal)

required. Prior experience working with EUCOM, NATO, Bundeswehr, or

U.S. Armed Forces strongly preferred. What We Offer Fixed 1-year

contract with renewal potential up to 3 years. Opportunity for

permanent employment at any time based on performance and program

needs. High-level leadership role supporting mission-critical

military operations. Exposure to international, multi-site defense

programs with strategic impact. Long-term career growth

opportunities within a global government services

organization.