Project Lead – New Site Development (all genders)

permanent • experienced • full-time

Taufkirchen

ManufacturingProduction / Produktion

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

THE WHY
At blackwave, we are scaling our technology and building the foundation for the next generation of aerospace manufacturing. Our new site will become the environment that enables our growth for the years ahead. In this role, you take ownership of one of our most strategic company projects: developing our future headquarters and production site from the first idea to successful implementation.

THE WHAT
You are the central driver of our new site development project. You lead all project phases — from site analysis and planning to construction and successful commissioning — while aligning internal teams, external partners, and authorities.

You ensure:
  • a future-proof site concept that supports our growth strategy
  • requirements from Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, IT, People & Culture, and Infrastructure are aligned into one overall concept
  • planning, approvals, budget, timelines, and risks are professionally managed
  • all project partners collaborate efficiently towards a shared goal
YOUR IMPACT
You don’t just manage a construction project. You create the physical foundation for blackwave’s future.

Your tasks in detail and by priority:

Lead the project from initial site analysis through planning, execution, and successful commissioning.
→ Accountability: Own the mission. Own the outcome.

Align requirements from manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and business functions into a scalable and future-ready site concept.
→ Togetherness: Many perspectives. One vision.

Coordinate with authorities, architects, planners, and external experts to ensure all requirements are addressed.
→ Candor: Create clarity. Move forward.

Manage topics such as production areas, material flow, technical building systems, IT infrastructure and facility requirements together with experts and partners.

→ High Performance: Build it right. Build it for scale.

Coordinate external suppliers, ensure transparent communication, and manage budget, timelines, quality, and risks.
→ Togetherness: Align teams. Deliver together.

YOUR PROFILE

  • Several years of experience leading complex industrial, production, or site development projects
  • Experience developing production sites, industrial buildings, or headquarters from concept through implementation is highly valued
  • Strong knowledge of factory planning, production layouts,  material flow, infrastructure, and technical building systems
  • You confidently align different interests and communicate effectively with internal teams, authorities and external partners
  • You work independently, stay solution-oriented, and keep complex projects moving forward
  • You combine long-term thinking with hands-on execution and turn concepts into reality

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Choose your own benefit: Germany ticket, Egym Wellpass, or a tax-free Give Card 
  • Healthy & social lunch culture: Fresh meals during shared lunch breaks 
  • High level of autonomy & real impact: You own a critical seam in the business — between what we sell and what we build 
  • Startup mindset meets aerospace innovation: Flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and space for your ideas 
  • Stunning views: Rooftop terrace with views of the Alps in Taufkirchen, or indoor garden in Garching-Hochbrück 
  • Growth opportunities: Work on technically demanding projects with real stakes 
  • We live our team culture: From tech talks to team events and after-work gatherings — we celebrate success together
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