Rheinmetall | Germany | 40xxx Düsseldorf | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 23.02.2026 on stepstone.de
Senior Program- und Business Relations Manager (m/f/d)
Rheinmetall AG, headquartered in Düsseldorf, is an integrated technology group for a strong, internationally successful company that is active in various markets with an innovative product and service spectrum. Rheinmetall is a leading international system house for the defence industry and at the same time driving pioneering technological and industrial innovations in the civil markets. The focus on sustainability is an integral part of the Rheinmetall strategy. Through our work on different fields, we take responsibility at Rheinmetall in a 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 Vehicle Systems Europe, Vehicle Systems International, Weapon and Ammunition, Electronic Solutions and Power Systems divisions. Discover Rheinmetall as an employer: www.rheinmetall.com
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Rheinmetall AG, headquartered in Düsseldorf, is an integrated technology group for a strong, internationally successful company that is active in various markets with an innovative product and service spectrum. Rheinmetall is a leading international system house for the defence industry and at the same time driving pioneering technological and industrial innovations in the civil markets. The focus on sustainability is an integral part of the Rheinmetall strategy. Through our work on different fields, we take responsibility at Rheinmetall in a 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 Vehicle Systems Europe, Vehicle Systems International, Weapon and Ammunition, Electronic Solutions and Power Systems divisions. Discover Rheinmetall as an employer: www.rheinmetall.com
A challenging and dynamic area of responsibility in a world-leading technology group for security and mobility, characterized by high responsibility, strong communication strength and strategic cooperation at top management and military leadership levels. Overall coordination of complex, safety-relevant programmes in the national defence environment of the Dimension Lake, taking into account military capacity requirements and security policy objectives Active care, development and development of durable, long-term relationships with contracting authorities (e.g. BAAINBw), military decision-makers of the Dimension Lake, national customers and internal stakeholders Proactive and continuous communication with internal and external customers for early identification of needs, expectations and market opportunities as well as deriving appropriate business development and sales measures Advising military and political leadership levels with regard to technological innovation potentials, industrial implementation possibilities and long-term skills and procurement strategies Initiation and control of complex B2G defense programs taking into account military deployment scenarios, regulatory requirements and safety-relevant requirements Perception of an overarching, strategic interface between industry, military users, procurement organisation and top management to ensure overall program control Active monitoring of strategic programme targets, military performance parameters and critical milestones, including early introduction of risk mitigating measures Tracking performances and milestones as well as, if necessary, prompt introduction of corrective measures in ongoing major projects Supporting the company's position in defence policy, military and industrial policy contexts
Successfully completed studies in engineering, economic, political, or communication sciences or comparable Long-standing industry knowledge and knowledge in the handling of the Bundeswehr, the structures and procedures of the Bundeswehrbeschaffung within the Dimension See Experience in coordinating programs and controlling project measures is beneficial Very good communicative, analytical and conceptual skills as well as safe handling of different stakeholders and characters Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing High level of initiative and the ability to build sustainable trust relationships High team capability, reliability, self-responsibility and strong communication strength High readiness (internal)
At our location in Düsseldorf we offer you: Employee success share Mobile work Flexible working time models and VIVA family service Fitness and health services Subsidised operating restaurant Occupational pension Employee share purchase program Corporate Benefits Platform Individual and diverse external as well as internal further development possibilities, including at the Rheinmetall Academy Professional integration process accompanied by a digital onboarding tool
Location
![]() | Rheinmetall | |
| 40476 Düsseldorf | ||
| Germany |
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