Division Manager SHIPS (m/w/d)

The private and independent Hamburgische Schiffbau-Versuchsanstalt GmbH based in Hamburg is a service and consulting company for customers from the maritime industry worldwide. Our products contribute to a more environmentally friendly, sustainable use of the marine environment. We help to reduce emissions from shipping and increase maritime safety. We partner with our customers to develop innovative, customized solutions for shipping and offshore operations. We offer testing facilities of the highest standard for experimental investigations. Its leading role in national and international research programs makes HSVA a competent partner for science and services in the field of maritime hydrodynamics, maritime aerodynamics and Arctic technology as well as related disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Main point of contact for customers in the field of ship technology
• Technical coordination and oversight of the SHIPS division
• Acquisition of new projects and development of new customer segments
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with national and international customers
• Further development and bundling of expertise within HSVA
• Supervision of specialist teams and professional support for projects
• Development of HSVA's portfolio and coordination of related innovation capacity
• Strategic development and implementation of new business areas
• Representation of the expertise in national and international committees and at specialist events
• Organization of related acquisition activities
• Conception and initiative for innovation and R&D projects
• Collaboration on strategic and operational resource planning

Requirements:

• Completed studies, preferably in the field of naval architecture/ship technology with a doctorate
• Several years of experience in customer service and experience in working with customers from diverse cultural backrounds
• Familiarity with the working methods of ship model basins and the associated markets
• Proven experience in project acquisition
• Several years of professional experience in the shipbuilding industry
• A precise, detail oriented approach and the ability to effectively prioritize tasks
• Proven team spirit attitude, reliability, adaptability in dynamic project environments and strong communication skills
• Strategic and analytical thinking, coupled with an independent and structured way of working
• Fluent German and excellent written and spoken English
• Confident and professional demeanor
• Very good IT skills

We offer:

• Exciting, varied tasks with a modern research service provider
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
• An innovative team
• Vacation pay, Christmas bonus, and a profit-related special payment
• 30 days of annual leave and 3 additional days of special leave for a five-day week
• Full-time employment (38 hours/week)
• ProfiTicket, parking spaces on company premises, capital-forming benefits and a company pension scheme

We look forward to receiving your detailed application, stating your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date, by e-mail to: jobs@hsva.de

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