Projektmanager (m/w/d) für Forschungsprojekte - Autoflug GmbH

About Us

THINKING SAFETY – this motto has been AUTOFLUG's commitment since the early days of aviation, making us a leading provider of products and services focused on the rescue and safety of people. As a globally recognized supplier and service partner for the international aviation and defense industries, we develop, manufacture, and maintain a variety of textile, mechanical, and electronic components and systems, among other things.

Responsibilities

• You will take overall responsibility for predominantly publicly funded research projects – from application to completion.
• You will manage interdisciplinary project teams throughout the entire duration and coordinate internal specialist departments as well as external partners (industry, research institutions, authorities).
• During project implementation, you will ensure that time, budget, and quality goals are met, taking into account the funding framework.
• Project controlling is also your responsibility, including fund calls, cost tracking, forecasting, and preparation of proof of use.
• You will also ensure compliance with all funding, procurement, and contract law requirements.
• You will identify risks early and initiate appropriate countermeasures.
• You will be responsible for reporting to funding bodies (e.g., federal, state, EU) and internal committees.
• You will coordinate consortia, moderate discussions, and ensure goal achievement within the partner network.
• You will work closely with the PMO, Controlling, and specialist departments and further develop project management standards in the research environment.
• In addition, you will support the specialist department, for example, in preparing templates for fund calls in accordance with the Research Allowance Act and in coordinating tasks related to funding applications.

Profile

• Completed studies in a technical or business administration field.
• Several years of experience in managing complex research or development projects, ideally in a publicly funded environment (e.g., BMBF, BMWK, EU programs, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of funding management, project controlling, and reporting.
• Experience in handling consortium agreements, ancillary provisions, and funding regulations.
• Confident management of external project partners and experience working with public clients.
• Certification according to IPMA, PMI, or PRINCE2 is desirable.
• Confident use of project management tools (e.g., Blue Ant or comparable).
• Strong communication and leadership skills, as well as structured, entrepreneurial thinking.
• High degree of personal responsibility, assertiveness, and precision in dealing with complex regulatory requirements.

We Offer

Work-Life-Balance

• For a pleasant working environment, we offer a hybrid work model with flexible working hours without core hours. Your free time and recreation are important to us, which is why 30 days of vacation are a matter of course for us.

Compensation & Additional Benefits

• In addition to your base salary, we offer you an attractive company pension plan.

Health & Well-being

• To provide a balance to everyday life, you have the opportunity to take out a membership with HanseFit. We also offer you an advisory program for professional or private challenges.

Culture & Collaboration

• With us, you work in a family-like environment of a medium-sized company with flat hierarchies and direct communication channels. Our canteen with daily changing dishes ensures a pleasant lunch break.

Mobility

• There are free parking spaces, e-charging stations, and e-bike charging stations at our location. If you prefer to travel by public transport, we will give you a public transport subsidy.

Contact

We only accept applications via our website.