Manager at DLR

Managers

Shape, lead, promote – harness your potential in a managerial role

Maintaining an overall picture, empowering employees, making decisions, steering developments and addressing challenges. If you feel this is your calling and want to do all of this in the fascinating field of research, DLR is the right place for you.

Or would you like to take on a university professorship in conjunction with a DLR institute management position?

With us, you will be at the very heart of science and technology and can make a real difference with your leadership skills. And that is very important to us: how will DLR employees achieve great things and develop ground-breaking innovations without people like you creating the right conditions?

Heike Frei can also make a big difference. After working as a project manager, Frei, who holds a doctorate in mathematics, took over the management of the Spaceflight Technology department at DLR Space Operations & Astronaut Training. She is responsible for the strategic and organisational direction, manages and supports employees and coordinates overarching research and development work.

And the most important thing that awaits you:

Employees who give their best every day

"For me, having frequent face-to-face meetings is very important," emphasises Heike. "I think it's important to communicate openly, directly and respectfully." The mother of a young child is never bored: the work is challenging and she can actively initiate change. The feedback on Heike's work is correspondingly motivating: "I experience a lot of appreciation and gratitude."

Our plan for your development as a manager

Special management training programmes
Coaching sessions
Regular feedback sessions
Rewarding your achievements
Appreciative and inspiring working atmosphere
Flexible promotion and development opportunities

„Applied research and satellite operations“

FIELD OF STUDY: Mathematics | NOW: Space Operations and Astronaut Training

„Contributing to the bigger picture with my team“

QUALIFICATION: State-certified electrical engineer | NOW: Technical Facility Management

One of the world's leading research institutions – also thanks to managers like you!

Home office and remote working?

Yes! Depending on the job and agreement, working remotely up to 80 percent is possible.

At DLR you work at the cutting edge of science. We conduct research from the basics through to application in order to discover, design and realise visionary ideas.

And to do this, we need capable leaders in management positions – in research & development as well as in administration, technology & infrastructure, as well as in research funding & knowledge management.

We're delighted that you're considering a management position at DLR. Take a look at our vacancies and apply now!