Head of Integrated Product Support Management

Head of Integrated Product Support (IPS) Management (m/f/d) WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FOR YOU We develop and operate highly complex air defense systems with which we secure airspaces and protect lives. As Head of IPS, you will take on a strategic key role in which you shape the entire lifecycle support of our systems from the bidding phase to ongoing deployment with the customer. What distinguishes you with us: Here, cutting-edge defense technology, direct responsibility, and real creative freedom meet. Your tasks in detail: Functional and disciplinary leadership of the IPS team as well as targeted further development of the employees Responsibility for the definition, implementation, and continuous optimization of the IPS concepts according to the international ASD/AIA S-series standards (S1000D, S2000M, S3000L) Ensuring operational readiness and Integrated Product Support over the entire system lifecycle Anchoring the IPS requirements in proposal, bid, and development phases taking into account technical and economic aspects Advising and supporting international military and government customers as well as developing tailor-made support concepts Steering and coordination of cooperation with internal and external stakeholders Continuous further development and optimization of the IPS processes and tools and simultaneous ensuring of high system availability as well as the optimization of life cycle costs (LCC) WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING Completed studies in the field of engineering (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or aerospace engineering) or a comparable technical education supplemented by a business administration foundation At least 5-7 years of professional experience in Integrated Product Support (IPS/ILS), ideally in a defense or aviation environment Military background: Officer training (militia or professional) and understanding of military logistics and leadership processes are an advantage Profound knowledge of ASD specifications (S1000D, S2000M, S3000L) as well as experience with LSA and RAMS analyses Demonstrable successes in leading interdisciplinary, technical teams Business fluent German and English skills (at least level C1) A flawless security clearance (Background Check) is mandatory for this position WHAT WE OFFER YOU A dynamic working environment with exciting projects Flexible working hours (flexitime and trust-based working hours) Very good social benefits and an above-obligatory pension fund Employee benefits of a large corporation, employee share purchase program Promotion of demand-oriented further training Staff restaurant as well as external catering and shopping opportunities nearby Individual internal as well as external personnel development measures in cooperation with our Rheinmetall-Academy Workplace a few minutes' walk from the Zürich-Oerlikon station CONTACT DETAILS Responsible contact person: Zmoos For questions regarding your application, please use the contact form. We point out that dossiers from recruitment agencies will not be considered. jpid305670djm jit0626jm jiy26jm