We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with a strong background in surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems, launchers, and related defense technologies. The successful candidate will oversee complex defense projects, ensuring that technical, financial, and schedule objectives are met while coordinating with cross-functional engineering and defense teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage defense-related projects with a focus on surface-to-air missile systems and launch platforms
• Coordinate technical teams across mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering disciplines
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with defense regulations, safety standards, and quality assurance protocols
• Provide technical guidance and decision-making support in system integration, testing, and deployment phases
• Prepare and deliver reports, technical documentation, and presentations to senior management and government representatives

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in project management within the defense or aerospace sector, preferably with missile or launcher systems
• Strong knowledge of surface-to-air missile technologies, launchers, and system integration
• Familiarity with defense standards, regulations, and certification processes
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or similar)
• Security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one) is highly desirable

Stärken und Erfahrungen zählen bei Rheinmetall, auch wenn vielleicht nicht alle aufgeführten Anforderungen vollständig erfüllt sind. Wir freuen uns auf Bewerber (m/w/d), die Lust haben, etwas zu bewegen und Verantwortung zu übernehmen. Wir legen Wert auf Individualität und Chancengleichheit . Schwerbehinderte Bewerber (m/w/d) werden bei gleicher Eignung besonders berücksichtigt.

At our location in Bremen, we offer you:

• Flexible working hours (flexitime and trust-based working hours)
• Attractive remuneration and 30 days of vacation per year
• Mobile working
• Job ticket and bike leasing
• Exciting, interdisciplinary, and international projects in a matrix organization
• A corporate culture that promotes professional and personal development
• Individual and diverse external and internal training opportunities, including at the Rheinmetall Academy
• Employee benefits of a large corporation, e.g., company pension plan and employee stock purchase program
• Professional onboarding process supported by a digital onboarding tool
• Corporate benefits platform
• Fitness and health offerings as well as VIVA family service
• Subsidized company restaurant as well as free water, coffee, and fruit

Zuständige/r Ansprechpartner/in: Melanie Gruel

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