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

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

• 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

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 Person: Vanessa Tapken

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