Head of Future Programs EO Payloads (m/f/d)

OHB System AG –

OHB 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 3,000 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 (the Salem location can be considered after individual consultation) is looking for a

Head of Future Programs EO Payloads (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

• Acquisition of projects in the early phases of programs or initiatives ("Future Programs")
  Development and management of proposals for future projects within the program area
• Acting as Head of Research during the initial phases of future projects within the program area
• Ensuring continuity throughout project phases 0/A and B/C/D
• Coordinating and aligning business preparation and research activities with Marketing & Sales, Business Development, and Predevelopment
• Supporting the creation of a strategic business plan for the "Earth Observation" program area
• Providing professional leadership for the organizational unit
• Planning and coordinating tasks in collaboration with relevant specialist departments
• Reporting directly to the Earth Observation Program Manager

Your Qualifications

• Successfully completed degree in engineering or a comparable qualification
• Several years of experience in the space industry, with a focus on Earth observation
• Extensive experience in proposal preparation (A/B/C/D phases) and A/B research as well as C/D project management
• Proven expertise in Business Planning, Marketing & Sales
• Strong proficiency in spoken and written English
• Solid knowledge of standard MS Office tools
• Willingness to travel
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a team-oriented approach, a strong sense of responsibility, and entrepreneurial thinking
• Ability to quickly adapt to new responsibilities, with strong negotiation skills, flexibility, and a highly efficient, independent working style

The above title is used for tendering purposes to clarify the job. Please note that the job description Project Manager will be assigned in the internal assignment.

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 space projects 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 .

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
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