2-3 years of professional experience in aviation or project management
Fluency in English; German language skills are a plus
Expertise in MS Office applications
Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills
Proven ability to innovate and communicate effectively
Demonstrated teamwork and corporate awareness
Responsibilities
Lead aviation projects from initiation to operational handover
Establish and manage cross-functional project teams across multiple sites
Define project governance and control scope, schedule, and budget
Quickly understand technical complexities and define project requirements
Coordinate with external stakeholders and manage vendor contracts
Drive stakeholder engagement and manage organizational change
Ensure compliance with aviation and corporate governance standards
Benefits
Relocation assistance may be provided
Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic aviation environment
Engagement with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders
Exposure to complex aviation projects with significant impact
Potential for travel and international collaboration
Full Job Description
Lead complex aviation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery, operational readiness and alignment with business objectives.
Tasks As Project Manager, you will perform the following duties:
Lead complex aviation projects end to end, from business case and initiation through execution, operational handover, benefits tracking and closure
Set up and lead cross-functional, multi-site project teams across all company functions and resolve resource conflicts with line management
Define the project structure and governance, and control scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and delivery targets
Quickly grasp technical and operational complexity, ensure requirements are clearly defined, and identify critical dependencies
Coordinate external stakeholders such as OEMs, customers, suppliers and authorities, and manage vendor contracts and deliverables
Drive stakeholder engagement and organizational change management
Ensure compliance with applicable aviation, quality, safety and corporate governance requirements, with complete, audit-ready project documentation
* All other duties as assigned or required
Requirements To thrive in this role, we value a combination of the following requirements:
Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree desirable
2-3 years of professional experience required
Fluency in English language required
German language desirable
Knowledge in Aviation MRO, Project management and Business development
MS Office skills as expert
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent detail oriented
Excellent innovation
Excellent communication skills
Excellent productivity driven
Excellent teamwork
Excellent corporate awareness
Excellent initiative
Excellent judgment
Willingness to travel
Must possess a valid driver's license
Willing to shift work/ overtime
Manage constant time pressure
Manage high stress level
Must possess a legal work permit in the U.S.
* CV/Resume required
* Company may provide relocation assistance
About Lufthansa
Lufthansa is the largest airline in Germany and one of the largest in Europe. The company operates a fleet of more than 700 aircraft and serves more than 200 destinations worldwide. Lufthansa is known for its high-quality service and has won numerous awards for its customer satisfaction. The company is headquartered in Cologne, Germany and has a workforce of more than 130,000 employees. Lufthansa is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable aviation. The company is also a member of the Star Alliance, a global airline alliance that includes 26 airlines.
