Director of Program

It takes an airplane to get a person across the world – but a world of great minds to get an airplane off the ground.

Today it is normal to step on a modern airplane and travel the entire globe within 24 hours. But it still takes hundreds of experts and specialists to get such an airplane ready for take-off. TTTECH is on board too. If you come work with us in Vienna, so are you.

As Director of Program & Project Management, you will lead a cross-functional team driving the strategic direction, execution, and lifecycle of TTTECH's Aerospace project portfolio. You'll oversee all product development projects, ensuring alignment between customer needs, business goals, and technical delivery. Collaborating with the VP of Product Development & Engineering, the VPs of Space and Aviation, and the Group PMO, you'll champion operational excellence, innovation, and strategic alignment across Space and Aviation domains.

• Lead and manage complex internal and external projects, programs, and portfolios aligned with strategic goals
• Drive continuous optimization of assigned initiatives through evaluation, prioritization, and performance improvement
• Support senior leadership in strategic decision-making for high-impact project and program setups
• Support the strategic roadmap for project management across multiple business units
• Establish and enhance Aerospace processes and tools for project, portfolio, and program management
• Collaborate with central project management to ensure effective portfolio resource planning
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Project Managers
• Facilitate cross-functional stakeholder engagement across R&D, Sales, Marketing, Quality, and Operations
• Drive portfolio-level prioritization, resource allocation, and decision-making
• Monitor KPIs, ROI, and compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations
• Manage team operations, budgets, and strategic competencies through recruitment and development

• University degree in a technical field of study (e.g. Electronics, Computer Science, Informatics, Aerospace Engineering)
• 10+ years of experience in program or project management, including 5+ years in a leadership role in the aerospace industry
• Proven leadership experience in program and/or project management within the aerospace sector
• Strong strategic mindset and business acumen
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Deep understanding of project management and agile methodologies
• Skilled in leading cross-functional teams in regulated environments
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and SuccessFactors
• PMP certification or equivalent is a strong advantage
• Background in aviation or space certification processes
• Technical expertise and hands-on experience in complex, multi-disciplinary programs
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling program/project management functions
• Fluent in English, with strong interpersonal and partnership management skills

• Exciting work environment – be part of future high-tech innovations and cutting-edge technologies
• We are a team – flat hierarchies, open door policy, communication at eye level and hands-on mentality
• Technical Expertise – work among fellow technical experts and minds that will inspire you
• Central locations – our offices are located in the city center near Karlsplatz & Kettenbrückengasse, easily accessible via public transport and bicycle
• Benefits Package – lunch tickets, job tickets (unlimited use of public transport in Vienna or partially reimbursement of costs for KlimaTicket, numerous discounts, events and much more
• Work-life-balance – additional days off, home office, workcation (up to 45 workdays per year Mobile Working within the EU) and individual working time models
• Development & training – Individual onboarding program, TTTECH Academy and internal career opportunities

As of today, TTTECH Group employs more than 1,100 people in 10 locations worldwide. Join our pioneering team and become part of our fascinating projects. You will find it #mindgrowing

We provide an attractive and performance-based salary, which is based on your qualifications and professional experience. This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for Employees in the Metal Trade ("Kollektivvertrag für Angestellte Metallgewerbe") and we offer a minimum salary of € 88,600 gross per year. Actual compensation can be well above this standard.

TTTECH Computertechnik AG, Schoenbrunner Strasse 7, 1040 Vienna, Austria, Phone:

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