Senior Technical Project Manager (m/f/d) Aerospace Composites

About the company

To end COPV failure in spaceflight. Developing reliable COPVs requires more than good engineering work. It requires structured implementation, fast decisions, and close coordination between all involved teams. This role ensures that development projects stay on track, technical risks are identified early, and critical decisions are made before they become costly problems.

Your tasks

YOUR TASKS What You are responsible for is the complete lifecycle of our internal COPV development projects – from the initial concept and component design to prototype development and series production. You coordinate technical and operational activities across multiple departments, challenge technical assumptions, and ensure that projects are driven forward with pace, clarity, and technical excellence.

YOUR IMPACT You don't just track projects. You drive technical decisions and turn development plans into finished products. You ensure that:

• Development projects are implemented on time, within the defined scope, and within budget.
• Technical decisions are made quickly and based on sound technical considerations.
• Risks, problems, and dependencies are identified and addressed early.
• Engineering, manufacturing, quality, and materials teams work together in a coordinated manner throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Project documentation and traceability are complete and auditable at all times.

Your tasks in detail and by priority You manage the entire lifecycle of new COPV development projects – from concept and design to prototype manufacturing and series production.

• Accountability: Take responsibility for the project and the outcome.

You build sufficient technical understanding to challenge assumptions, moderate decisions, and lead teams toward robust and practical technical solutions.

• High Performance: Good decisions early on prevent problems later.

You control project activities, resources, schedules, and priorities, ensuring that all stakeholders are pursuing the same goals and milestones.

• Togetherness: Complex products are created by coordinated teams.

You act as the central point of contact for development projects and ensure that stakeholders always have transparency regarding project status, risks, and necessary decisions.

• Candor: No surprises. No hidden risks.

You ensure that decisions, changes, requirements, tests, and milestones are documented in a structured manner and remain traceable throughout the entire development process.

• Playfulness: Create systems that make future projects better and more efficient.

Requirements

Must-Haves

• Completed degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a comparable technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience in technical project management or a comparable role in a technical development environment.
• Experience in coordinating interdisciplinary teams across multiple technical departments.
• Strong technical understanding as well as the ability to challenge technical decisions and lead teams through complex issues.
• Very good project management, planning, and organizational skills, as well as experience using project management tools.
• Fluent English skills (C1-C2) as well as a hands-on mentality, initiative, and a high degree of responsibility.

Nice to have

• Experience as a development engineer or designer prior to moving into project management.
• Knowledge in the field of composite materials, product development processes, cost controlling, proc...(Read the full job description on the partner's page)