Senior Program Manager

What awaits you with us

As Senior Program Manager (m/f/d), you will take on the holistic coordination of (international) customer orders. In this role, you act as the direct point of contact for international airlines, aircraft manufacturers and certification authorities, and ensure a smooth flow of information within and outside our organization.

• Planning, organizing, executing and leading projects by achieving project objectives in terms of cost, schedule and quality, and coordinating the budget
• Creating project plans, including defining milestones and delegating responsibilities and work packages
• Continuous analysis and monitoring of project progress, for example by preparing reports or conducting review meetings
• Timely implementation of necessary solution measures in the event of project deviations
• You are the direct point of contact for our customers and ensure a smooth flow of information to customers, aircraft manufacturers, suppliers and within the team
• Active stakeholder management, including developing customer-specific solutions and creating requirement-specific presentations
• Implementation of effective claims and risk management

Your skills

Do you have a strong problem-solving ability that helps you find pragmatic solutions? Does your communication skill and motivation convince both colleagues and customers? Are you a reliable team player who also brings the following:

• Successfully completed technical or business studies, or a comparable education with appropriate qualifications
• At least 8 years of relevant project management experience in an internationally active manufacturing company, ideally in the aviation industry
• You are a results-oriented and proactive person with a responsible and independent way of working, and you enjoy working in an innovative and dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Very good German and English language skills, written and spoken, complete your profile

What we offer

We are a medium-sized company with an international working environment, multinational teams and varied tasks. Besides short decision-making paths, our open-door policy and flat hierarchies, we also stand out through:

• Weekly working time of 38 hours
• Innovative time model that allows a 4-day week every two weeks
• A permanent full-time position with performance-based and fair pay
• EGYM Wellpass
• ZIM employee referral program
• Individual support for your professional development, for example through training, workshops and language courses
• Collegial teamwork, further strengthened by employee discussions, generous social spaces and company events (e.g. summer party, Christmas party or after-work events)
• Support for your work-life balance through mobile working and time off on special occasions
• Further benefits, such as 30 days of vacation, subsidies for company pension plans, vermögenswirksame Leistungen (employee savings benefits), free parking on the company premises and good transport connections

Contact

Please note that we prefer applications submitted through our online application system. Applications sent by email or post will be considered, but must be entered manually into our application portal by us. Please also note that we will not return documents sent by post after the selection process has been completed.

For questions, please contact

Ms. Annette Lechner

HR Officer

[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

ZIM Aircraft Seating GmbH | Bürogebäude 9 | Graf-von-Soden-Straße 1 | 88090 Immenstaad a. B.

About us

Discover the innovative world of ZIM Aircraft Seating GmbH – a leading company in the development and manufacture of first-class aircraft seats for renowned airlines worldwide. Our tailored solutions guarantee maximum comfort for passengers and optimal cabin equipment through intelligent design.

Since our founding in 2008, we have continuously developed. We currently have three locations, as we now also have a third site in Greensboro, USA, alongside Markdorf and Immenstaad. With our team of over 230 dedicated employees and our majority affiliation with the AURELIUS Group, a Europe-wide asset manager, we set standards in the aviation industry.

Over 40 satisfied airline customers already trust our top quality and German craftsmanship. Now we would also like to inspire you to join our mission. If you share a passion for change and the future of mobility, you are in the right place with us. We offer varied tasks in an international environment and an inspiring atmosphere in which your ideas are welcome.

Are you ready to help shape the future of aviation? Then come on board and experience the fascination of ZIM Aircraft Seating GmbH!