Support Manager - Training and Simulation (m/f/d)
We are looking for a Support Manager for a permanent full-time position within our Training and Simulation Department in Paderborn.
What you will be part of
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe.
Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.
Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.
Saab Deutschland GmbH operates at six locations (Berlin, Wilhelmshaven, Bremen, Nuremberg, Mülheim-Kärlich and Paderborn) in the areas of ‘Electronic Warfare (EW), Land Systems and Naval Systems’. Here in Germany, the limits of technology are constantly being pushed forward with the aim of creating a safer and more sustainable world.
In Paderborn we work with the British Army with laser-based Weapons Effects Simulators. (DFWES Systems for vehicle and soldiers). We are part of a larger team that supports the British Army around the world.
Your Role:
Report directly to the Capability Manager in the UK
Provide leadership and management to a small team of four employees who support all aspects of DFWES equipment and operations for the British Army
Ensure contractual and operational support for military exercises
Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot DFWES systems
Preparation and follow-up of equipment for military exercises
On-site support during exercises, as well as occasional business trips to Sweden and the United Kingdom to participate in exercises, meetings, and project sessions.
Close collaboration with military and civilian contacts.
Responsibility for financial, technical, and HSSE-related (Health, Safety, Security & Environment) matters at the site
Responsibility for the smooth day-to-day operations of the site
You are responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the site and for providing the contractually agreed-upon and operational support services for military exercises and our customers. In addition, you will provide technical and disciplinary leadership to team members and be responsible for financial, technical, and HSSE-related matters.
Your profile:
Technical understanding and, ideally, technical training or a technical background
Knowledge of and understanding of site management and site operations
Experience in a military environment or with military exercises.
A strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work well in a team
English language skills are essential.
German language skills are desirable.
Valid Class B driver’s license
Willingness to travel occasionally for work and to undertake assignments both domestically and abroad
Benefits:
Attractive remuneration + monthly benefit in kind of € 50
Work-life balance: kindergarten allowance
Health: meal vouchers; subsidy for gym membership; Job Bike
Pensions: Disability insurance; employer contribution of up to €338 per month to the company pension plan; attractive stock savings program
Recreation: 30 days of vacation; recreation allowance
Development: Diverse internal and external training opportunities as well as individual career paths; annual employee development reviews
Employee events: summer party, Christmas party and team events
Business trips: Double meal allowance; up to €200 per day for weekend business trips; allowance for trips longer than 48 hours