Senior Manager Strategic Airport Planning (f/m/d)

Check in at Munich Airport – one of Europe's most modern and renowned transport hubs. We connect people, markets, and ideas. We are united by our passion for our airport. Together, we get innovations off the ground, promote diversity, and create a family-friendly, safe working environment. We are one employer. 9,000 employees. Unlimited Opportunities for Take-off.

amd.sigma strategic airport development GmbH (amd.sigma) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Munich Airport International GmbH (MAI) and part of the Munich Airport Group.

From our office in Berlin, a multicultural team of approximately 25 professionals brings together deep expertise in long-term airport development and infrastructure planning. With more than 30 years of experience and a proven track record of over 120 airport projects across 35+ countries, amd.sigma supports public and private airport clients in crafting sustainable, flexible, operationally excellent and future-oriented development strategies.

To strengthen our team, we are currently seeking a Senior Manager – Strategic Airport Planning (f/m/d) to join us at the earliest possible date at our Berlin location.

In this role you will lead and contribute to national and international airport master planning projects placing a strong focus on user needs, stakeholder alignment, operational performance, and innovative solutions that add tangible client value.

Senior Manager Strategic Airport Planning (f/m/d)

• Munich Airport International
• Permanent
• Part-/ Full-time

Tasks that will inspire you

• Lead and contribute to master planning and airside design projects
• Conduct demand and capacity analyses for airside infrastructure and define related requirements
• Translate planning needs into actionable project scopes, including scheduling, costing, and technical parameters
• Develop and oversee project definition documentation and conceptual layouts
• Support holistic airport planning, covering terminals, airside operations, general aviation, cargo, MRO, and support facilities
• Prepare and review Airport Master Plans and Airport Layout Plans (ALPs)
• Apply simulation, modeling, and analytical tools to identify capacity bottlenecks and optimize system performance
• Coordinate effectively with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders
• Mentor and guide team members within the planning competence center airside
• Initiate and support business development activities related to airport planning

Qualifications that matter for us

• Degree in Aeronautics, Aviation Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in airport planning, including project leadership
• Strong analytical thinking and conceptual design skills
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders and manage project delivery
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in both German and English

Benefits that will convince you

• A dynamic, international, and collaborative working environment in Berlin
• Strategic involvement in complex, high-impact airport projects worldwide
• Personalized opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development
• A supportive, entrepreneurial culture that values ownership, initiative, and innovation

Have we caught your interest?

Interested? Then do not hesitate to apply!

Please send your documents (CV, references and certificates) along with your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date to

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We are looking forward to your application!

Contact person

Stefanie Hilbert

Recruiting
Flughafen München GmbH

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PS: We value diversity. A high degree of diversity within our teams is the foundation of our successful business model. Therefore, Flughafen München GmbH is a proud signatory of the “Diversity Charter.” All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of ethnic or social origin, age, gender, sexual identity, religion, belief, or disability.