Project Manager: Space Systems & Network Orchestration
The Role
We are a high-growth technology firm defining the future of global connectivity through space systems, advanced network orchestration, and digital ground segments. We seek a technically adept Project Manager to lead complex, mission-critical software projects from planning through deployment.
You will be the vital link between engineering teams, system architects, and international partners, ensuring project execution is precise, strategic, and delivers on time, quality, and budget.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Manage complex technical projects, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and technical roadmaps.
End-to-End Execution: Develop and rigorously execute project plans, schedules, and budgets for on-time, on-quality delivery.
Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary interface for customers, international partners, subcontractors, and key funding bodies (including European R&D programmes).
Risk & Governance: Establish governance, manage change control, and proactively mitigate technical and programmatic risks.
Financial Control: Monitor and control project budgets, forecasts, and resource utilization.
Business Growth: Contribute project management expertise to high-value proposal and bid activities.
Core Requirements
Experience: 5+ years of success leading and delivering technical/software projects, preferably within the space, satellite communications, or network product industries.
Certification: Active certification: PMP, PRINCE2, or IPMA.
Tools: Proficiency with professional project management tools (e.g., MS Project or equivalent).
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage senior technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Environment: Proven ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced technology environment.
Travel: Willingness to travel occasionally for program execution.
Highly Desired
Strong understanding of network orchestration, autonomous network management, or digital ground systems.
Experience delivering projects involving European R&D programs (e.g., ESA, Horizon Europe).