Head of Combat Systems Department (m/f/d)

As Head of Department Fighting Systems (m/w/d), you take over the disciplinary and professional leadership of the Department of Development with a focus on product development as well as the personnel and earnings responsibility for business development within your assigned task field You derive targets for the department from the specified objectives of the company, the department and the area and implement them. The strategic leadership, organisation, further development and continuous improvement of your area of responsibility are your responsibility Priority and classification of tasks, personnel, capacity and holiday planning, budget planning of the cost center as well as the targeted promotion and development of employees is also part of your task You conduct employee talks, work with staff settings, take on performance assessments and shape employee development As part of your activity, you conduct and coordinate your own new and further development projects for the SPz PUMA and tower systems in general as well as the development components of retrofit and combat value enhancement programs for the SPz PUMA This includes coordination of KNDS internal interfaces, in particular development, testing, manufacturing, purchasing and controlling, as well as external subcontractors In addition, ensure compliance with all requirements regarding work safety and working time law The independent support of national and international customers and/or contracting entities is part of your responsibility as well as the release of performance descriptions and volume stands as well as the creation of concepts for customer presentations In addition, prepare decision templates for the area management or Head of Division and thus create a sound basis for pending decisions

You have successfully completed technical studies, such as mechanical engineering, mechatronics or electrical engineering, or a comparable qualification In addition, you will bring several years of professional experience in development projects as well as excellent knowledge in project management or in the role of Product Owner with Relevant experience in professional and disciplinary staff management as well as experience in dealing with companies and contractors A strategic and entrepreneurial way of thinking and action, willingness to take responsibility and decision-making strength complete your profile We require deep system knowledge in the field of military vehicles, in particular in terms of armaments, instrumental architecture and peripheral systems such as active and passive protection systems and additional armaments. Very good knowledge of SAP and the current MS Office applications as well as knowledge of English in word and writing, you also bring with you; further language skills are advantageous Their mode of operation is structured, result-oriented and proactive Self-confidence and safe occurrence, negotiation and enforcement strength as well as resilience and resilience allow you to take a sovereign action even in challenging situations In addition, a high readiness to travel is required Embossed communication, motivation and team skills combine you with conflict and criticism as well as the ability to self-reflection Empathy and fingertips, delegation competence as well as very good method, moderation and mediation skills complete your personal skills

Secure employer Attractive payment by IG metal tariff contract Kita grant Christmas and holiday money Development 30 days off Staff parking Bike leasing Fitness & Health Services Occupational pension Canteen Flexible sliding time controls Grant for the Deutschlandticket Company doctor Corporate Benefits