0Head of Department Combat Systems Armament Systems (m/f/d)
KNDS | Germany | 34xxx Kassel | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 17.04.2026 on stepstone.de

Head of Department Combat Systems Armament Systems (m/f/d)

Branch: Machine-building and -opera... Branch: Machine-building and -operating


KNDS Germany develops, manufactures and maintains a wide-spread product portfolio as a system house. These include combat tanks, highly protected wheel vehicles, artillery systems, military bridges, customer service and training solutions. As part of the KNDS Group, we stand for the start of the consolidation of the industry for military land systems in Europe. We offer highly interesting, complex and challenging activities in a collegial environment. Our employees appreciate this, whether in development, production or administration. We successfully combine innovative capability with tradition and many years of experience.

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As Head of Department, you are the professional and disciplinary leadership of employees and are responsible for managing the department and all tasks taking into account various framework conditions such as laws, standards, contracts, timelines, budgets, etc. You are responsible for the work organisation and personnel deployment planning for the timely achievement of the agreed service delivery dates To this end, the strategic and operational development of the department in coordination with the Head of Division is also in your responsibility In your function, you will guide goals from the company and sector specifications and implement them. The elaboration and further development of the work processes for your own area of responsibility and the field of expertise as well as standardization of methods and tools in the processes is your responsibility You work closely with other executives and interfaces within and outside the business unit You take care of the personnel planning and development, i.e. the personnel selection, the implementation of assessments, the management of employee discussions (including feedback reviews and performance assessment discussions) and the development of employees Its task also includes the conduct of contract negotiations with customers in Germany and abroad, as well as the support in negotiations with main contractors The examination and evaluation of offers and contracts is in your hands You conduct a responsible project management both in the supply and processing phase

You have successfully completed their studies in the economic field, such as Economic engineer or economist with long-term relevant professional experience or comparable qualification Ideally, you will bring at least three years of experience in employee management as well as excellent knowledge in project management or as a product owner with You have very good knowledge of current MS Office applications and SAP manufacturing applications Negotiating English skills, further language skills are advantageous Ideally you bring a strategic and entrepreneurial way of thinking and action You bring willingness to take responsibility and make decisions Experience in pricing and contract law with contracting authorities is a plus Their mode of operation is structured, result-oriented and proactive Their mode of operation is characterized by the following attributes: Self-confidence and safe occurrence, negotiation and enforcement strength, resilience and resilience, expressive communication, motivation and team skills, conflict and critique, empathy and fingertip feeling, delegation competence, very good methodon, moderation and mediation skills High readiness completes your profile Secure employer Attractive payment by IG metal tariff contract Kita grant Christmas and holiday money Development 30 days off Staff parking Bike leasing Fitness & Health Services Occupational pension Canteen Flexible sliding time controls Grant for the Deutschlandticket Company doctor Corporate Benefits

Location

ava KNDS
34127  Kassel
Germany

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