SpaceBridge Inc. is seeking a dynamic candidate to fill the role of Project Manager - Commercial. If you have a love for engineering and technology as well as managing and ensuring the timely delivery of projects while working in a fast-paced environment - read on!
The Project Manager will ensure successful planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of a project. This will be accomplished by monitoring and coordinating the activities of a cross-functional team to deliver projects according to plan.
Responsibilities:
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in accordance with management and stakeholders.
- Conduct the project kick-off presentation once a proposal has been approved.
- Maintain ongoing communication, coordination, and follow-up with engineering on project progress; track and monitor project milestones and deliverables.
- Develop project plans and budgets.
- Prepare detailed scheduling, targets, and resource plans for R&D and engineering projects.
- Track project deliverables and milestones using project management tools and escalate critical issues to minimize project risks.
- Provide weekly reports on project progress, issues, and delays.
- Assess risks and propose mitigation plans.
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
- Define project performance criteria.
- Monitor cost and schedule performance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop business relationships necessary for project success.
- Coordinate and follow-up with subcontractors and vendors to establish effective working relationships.
- Ensure project milestones are met from a cost and schedule perspective.
- Chair review meetings with customers and subcontractors.
- Manage project scope and recommend adjustments; negotiate scope changes with customers.
- Oversee project plans (schedule and cost), risk analysis, mitigation plans, communication plans, and closure activities.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, preferably in Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in technical product and/or project management.
- Thorough knowledge of various project management frameworks.
- Good understanding of satellite systems, especially VSAT systems design, advantages, and market solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of financial analysis and KPIs relevant to project control.
- Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams on multidisciplinary projects.
- Critical thinking skills, with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
- Proficiency with MS Project and MS Office suite.