Program Director (m/f/d)

The role

The Program Director is accountable for delivering the Spectrum launch vehicle on schedule. This person owns the integrated program timeline and provides functional guidance to Program Managers across technical departments.

What you will do

• Own the integrated Spectrum program schedule and master roadmap
• Identify, monitor, and drive resolution of critical path items, schedule risks, and cross-functional dependencies
• Lead program planning, milestone management, and program reviews
• Drive execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, test, and launch operations
• Provide regular program status, schedule forecasts, and recovery plans to Executive Leadership
• Enable rapid decision-making by highlighting risks, trade-offs, and opportunities
• Provide technical leadership of the Program Management function through a matrix organization
• Establish and improve planning, reporting, risk management, and governance processes
• Facilitate alignment between Directors, Vice Presidents, Program Managers, and Executive Leadership

Required qualifications

• M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 15+ years of experience leading complex technical development programs in aerospace, space, defense, automotive, or similar high-technology industries
• Proven track record of delivering highly complex products on aggressive schedules
• Extensive experience in integrated master scheduling, critical path management, risk management, and cross-functional leadership
• Experience in technical leadership of program management teams and matrix organizations
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including Executive Leadership engagement
• Ability and experience in operating effectively in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and demanding timelines
• Proficiency in English

Nice to have

• German is a plus

Benefits

• Employee Participation Program: virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation
• Company pension plan with 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch
• Flexible mobility budget: choice of Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance
• Rental clothing with laundry service
• Sport Clubs membership: sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance for non-school-age children

Before you apply

• Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process

About the company

Isar Aerospace is a fast-growing company building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. The company aims to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit.