Senior Program Manager Strategic Defence Programs International (m/f/d)

What We Are Looking For For a challenging and dynamic role characterized by a strong sense of responsibility and commitment, we are seeking an experienced professional with proven experience in the defense industry . In the Strategic Programs International department, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Maintaining and expanding the network in strategic markets with a focus on defense ministries as well as national and supranational procurement organizations in line with the corporate strategy
• Proactively identifying strategic customer needs and deriving corresponding business development activities in the defense sector
• Managing and coordinating group-wide, cross-business-unit, and executive board-relevant defense projects during the sales and execution phases
• Advising and informing the Executive Board on strategic and operational issues with a focus on defense programs and procurement projects
• Monitoring project performance and milestones, as well as initiating corrective measures at an early stage for ongoing major projects
• Close collaboration with national and international stakeholders from industry, government agencies, and procurement organizations to support strategic corporate goals

What Qualifications You Should Have

• A successfully completed degree in communications, economics, political science, engineering, or a comparable field
• Several years of professional experience in the defense industry is mandatory
• In-depth knowledge of strategic direction and procurement processes in the national and international defense sector
• Demonstrable experience in collaborating with relevant international stakeholders in the defense sector, as well as a robust network in strategic markets
• Very good understanding of the structures, decision-making processes, and regulatory frameworks in the field of national or multinational procurement
• Business-level proficiency in English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of other foreign languages is desirable
• Confidence in ongoing communication with cross-industry, national, and international stakeholders
• Strong strategic, analytical, and conceptual skills
• High willingness to travel both nationally and internationally

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.

What We Offer You At our location in Düsseldorf we offer you:

• Employee profit-sharing scheme
• Flexible working hours and the VIVA family service
• Fitness and health programmes
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Company pension scheme
• Bike leasing
• Employee share purchase scheme
• Corporate benefits platform
• Deutschland-Ticket as a job ticket
• Individual and diverse external and internal development opportunities, including at the Rheinmetall Academy and via an e-learning platform
• Professional induction process supported by a digital onboarding tool

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person: Vanessa Tapken

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