Germany LSS project - Portfolio Manager

Company: Austability
Location: Grafenwöhr, Germany (On-site; local travel across Germany)
Type: Contract (1-year fixed term; renewable up to 3 years with potential conversion to permanent)
Compensation: Negotiable, competitive salary

About Austability

Austability is a global operational services provider supporting military and government clients across four continents. The company delivers mission-critical programs aligned with national security objectives, contractual performance standards, and international regulatory requirements. Austability is recognized for its ability to manage complex, multi-site operations in secure and high-accountability environments.

About the Role

As Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic oversight, performance management, and delivery of a portfolio of projects supporting U.S. Armed Forces operations in Germany. This role ensures alignment with client expectations, national security objectives, and contract requirements while maintaining high standards of financial control, compliance, and stakeholder coordination. The Portfolio Manager serves as a senior leadership presence across multiple sites, overseeing project teams and driving successful outcomes across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Manage performance and delivery of a portfolio of contracts and projects across multiple U.S. military installations in Germany.

Plan, deliver, and evaluate programs, activities, and contractual commitments to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Implement organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and procedures across the portfolio.

Oversee financial management including payables, invoice processing, expense tracking, and budget reporting while maintaining strict financial controls.

Ensure compliance with GermanU.S. agreements, including Bundeswehr and NATO requirements.

Identify portfolio-level risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity and performance.

Coordinate closely with government agencies, military personnel, contractors, and key stakeholders to ensure project success.

Lead, mentor, and support project teams, fostering operational excellence, accountability, and security awareness.

Prepare and present portfolio performance reports, risk assessments, and strategic updates to senior management and stakeholders.

Requirements

College degree required; PMP or similar project management certification preferred.

Minimum 5+ years of project or portfolio management experience supporting military or government programs.

Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects with responsibility for budget and schedule control.

Strong client relationship management and business development capability.

Ability to obtain and maintain clearance required to access U.S. military bases.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project (or equivalent project management tools).

Fluent German (native-level) and strong English (written and verbal) required.

Prior experience working with EUCOM, NATO, Bundeswehr, or U.S. Armed Forces strongly preferred.

What We Offer

Fixed 1-year contract with renewal potential up to 3 years.

Opportunity for permanent employment at any time based on performance and program needs.

High-level leadership role supporting mission-critical military operations.

Exposure to international, multi-site defense programs with strategic impact.

Long-term career growth opportunities within a global government services organization.