Technical Project Manager (m/f/d)

For temporary employment of 24 months Rocket Factory Augsburg AG in Augsburg is looking for a

Technical Project Manager (m/f/d)

Our international and agile team is searching for a exceptionally motivated Technical Project Manager - Propulsion (m/f/d). You enjoy working in a dedicated, dynamic and international environment? You would like to take part in a New Space endeavor to revolutionize the space industry? Then apply for us. If this sound expiring to you, then apply with us.

Your Tasks

• Manage projects in your assigned area, overseeing time, cost, quality, and risk while ensuring alignment with function, budget, and milestone targets
• Develop and maintain project schedules, tracking progress, documenting key milestones, and providing updates through reports and presentations
• Coordinate supply chain and production workflows, ensuring smooth execution of ongoing development and manufacturing activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project goals, streamline communication, and resolve operational bottlenecks
• Allocate resources effectively across projects, balancing priorities to meet deadlines and optimize productivity
• Support long-term planning by exploring process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
• Contribute to resource and budget planning efforts to ensure projects stay within constraints
• Provide technical and logistical support to teams to ensure the successful execution of project deliverables
• Proactively manage risk, identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle
• Track, coordinate and report multiple instances of engine units through their lifecycles

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager; exposure to the space industry is a plus
• Great listener that is able to simultaneously push the team forward
• Able to thrive in uncertainty and provide organization and structure where needed
• Strong technical affinity and enthusiasm for New Space
• Business fluent English (oral and written) – all day-to-day activities are conducted in English
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools
• Strong time management, team player attitude, and emotional intelligence
• Demonstrated independence, proactivity, and structured approach to work
• Strong cost and risk awareness with a business-oriented mindset

This is the perfect opportunity to take on an exciting new challenge and be part of the leading private company in the new European space race. You'll get to work with over 300 employees from more than 44 countries and have the opportunity to accelerate your professional and personal development.

Ready to make history with us?

Apply now! We're looking forward to receiving your application in German or English.

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG

Questions regarding this posting? We are available under hr@rfa.space .