Senior Director Products & Services (m/w/d)

As a reliable partner for globally leading aircraft and engine manufacturers, airports, airlines and maintenance companies with advanced technologies and innovative solutions, HYDRO sets new standards for the aviation industry.

Become part of HYDRO – a globally operating company that, as part of RH Aero, shapes the future of aviation. As Senior Director Products & Services, you are responsible for the global, strategic orientation of our products, programs and after-sales services in the field of aircraft maintenance, in particular in ground support equipment and airframe tooling as well as in our new engine cleaning business. They ensure that our portfolio meets industry standards that meet customer requirements and contributes to the company's strategic objectives.

Senior Director Services (m/w/d)

They take over the professional and disciplinary leadership and development of 3 department managers (Product Management Ground Support Equipment, Service Portfolio Management and Industrialization with 3-10 employees each) and 2 program managers for Airframe Tooling. There are currently 22 employees in Germany, France, the United Kingdom and the USA. They derive the product and service strategy from the company's growth and business objectives, develop specifications for their implementation over the entire product lifecycle and coordinate the distribution of internal resources They proactively promote the binding and satisfaction of our customers and create strong customer relationships In cooperation with sales, you analyze the market in terms of customer needs, contract requirements and competitive products. They operate innovation-oriented, develop the requirements for the development of new products and are responsible for validation They are responsible for the pricing strategy, continuously monitor and report the sales and profitability of the products and initiate targeted measures in case of plan deviations.

You have a successfully completed technical or alternative economic studies with experience in the mechanical field or comparable qualifications You can present at least 10 years of leadership experience in international, technical product management or sales and move safely in international organisational structures They have a good understanding of the aviation brokers and know the aviation documentation (AMM/EM) and guidelines from their own, multiannual experience They have pronounced communication strength and high customer and result orientation You are safe in handling an ERP system, ideally SAP They speak fluently German and English and have a pronounced intercultural competence

Remuneration: Attractive fixum and participation Work-Life-Balance: Flexible working hours (confidential working time), Mobile work up to 40 percent, 30 days holiday and additionally Christmas and New Year's Eve free Occupational pension provision: competent advice and above-average grant Health management: Business physician, Social counselling, JobRad and Hansefit (Fitness-Abo) Infrastructure and equipment: modern workplaces, in-house nursery, in-house restaurant, food trucks and supermarket Personnel development: comprehensive training and diverse training opportunities Team spirit: Regular team events and company festivals Extras: Corporate Benefits (special conditions for well-known manufacturers and brands); Attention to special personal occasions Mobility: Optimum public transport connection and own parking JOBV1_EN