Space Grants & Partnerships Lead

PetsApp; Wien; On-site; EUR 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Daily lunch

Public transportation ticket

Flexible working hours

Stock option program

Travel across Europe

Job summary

GATE Space is seeking a Business Development & Grant Manager to secure and manage public funding for next‑generation space technologies. The role involves identifying opportunities, coordinating proposals, and reporting funded projects from Vienna, Austria, with occasional travel across Europe.

We value extensive PM experience in space, strong stakeholder management, and fluency in English and German. This on‑site position offers growth in a fast‑moving space tech company with diverse

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Engineering (mechanical or aerospace) or natural sciences.
• Minimum 6 years of project management experience in the space sector or 10 years in complex PM/program management.
• Proven track record in securing publicly funded projects.
• Experience with European or international funding programs.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• German at C1 or higher and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate national, European, and international funding opportunities relevant to GATE Space.
• Lead and coordinate grant proposal preparations, funding applications, and consortium submissions.
• Manage complex institutional projects throughout their lifecycle (planning, execution, reporting, compliance).
• Develop project schedules, milestones, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners for successful project execution.
• Maintain relationships with space agencies, public authorities, and research institutions.
• Prepare technical and administrative reports for funding organizations.
• Support contract negotiations and project governance activities.
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements and regulations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

German language (C1)

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical/aerospace)

Tools

PM methodologies

Job description

GATE Space is seeking a Business Development & Grant Manager to secure and manage public funding for next‑generation space technologies. The role involves identifying opportunities, coordinating proposals, and reporting funded projects from Vienna, Austria, with occasional travel across Europe.

We value extensive PM experience in space, strong stakeholder management, and fluency in English and German. This on‑site position offers growth in a fast‑moving space tech company with diverse