Business Development Director - Cyber and Information Space (m/f/d)

Rheinmetall AG, headquartered in Düsseldorf, is an integrated technology group for an equally substantial and internationally successful company that is active in various markets with an innovative product and service spectrum. Rheinmetall is a leading international system house in the defense industry. The focus on sustainability is an integral part of the Rheinmetall strategy. By 2035, the company aims to achieve CO2 neutrality. Through our work on different fields, we take responsibility at Rheinmetall in a dramatically changing world. With our technologies, products and systems, we create the indispensable basis for peace, freedom and sustainable development: security. The group structure includes the five divisions Air Defence, Digital Systems, Naval Systems, Vehicle Systems and Weapon and Ammunition. Discover Rheinmetall as an employer: www.rheinmetall.com

Are you bringing in-depth experience in building strategic customer relationships and dealing with arms processes? As a Business Development Director, CIR (m/w/d) is responsible for the coordination and support of key customers in Germany and Europe, thus contributing significantly to the business development and market positioning of Software Defined Defence. Your duties include: Maintaining and expanding contacts in various institutions of procurement with a focus on CIR, procurement authorities, Ministry of Defence and sub-committees Control of internal and external customer communication in the Digital Systems Division in the Software Defined Defence (SDD) Transfer of customer-based impulses for business development, portfolio and supply strategy Coordination of cross-departmental customer initiatives and stakeholder management Organisation and implementation of strategically relevant customer events and specialist events Support for political communication measures Company representation in SDD Professional bodies, trade fairs and conferences Conducting market and customer analyses and deriving operational measures

Completed study of economic, communications or political sciences or a comparable degree programme Good knowledge of CIR structures and procedures in the field of procurement and the systems of Western armed forces Background as IT or telecommunications officer (m/w/d) Industry knowledge in the safety and defence-specific environment Strategic, analytical and conceptual strength as well as strong communication and negotiation security Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing readiness for national and international missions

At our location in Bremen we offer you: Flexible working hours (direct and trust work time) Attractive remuneration and 30 days vacation per year Mobile work Jobticket and bike leasing Exciting, interdisciplinary and international projects in a matrix organization A corporate culture that promotes professional and personal development Individual and diverse external as well as internal training opportunities, including at the Rheinmetall Academy Employee advantages of a large group, e.g. company pension provision and employee share purchase program Professional integration process accompanied by a digital onboarding tool Corporate Benefits Platform Fitness and Health Services and VIVA Family Services Subsidised operating restaurant and free water, coffee and fruit