Senior Project Manager (m / f / d)

Orbital Oracle Technologies GmbH; Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the space industry is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Canadian office in Cambridge, Ontario. This pivotal role involves managing space projects, leading teams, and interfacing with clients across North America. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, particularly within the space sector, and excellent communication skills. Join a motivated team dedicated to impactful solutions in environmental technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Project Management of space missions/projects.
• Knowledge of project economics and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Munich based project team in line with project requirements.
• Interface with customers in Canada / North America.
• Coordinate with management and external suppliers.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Team-building

Conflict Resolution

Education

University degree in Aerospace

University degree in Systems Engineering

University degree in Mechanical

Job description

Are you fascinated by space, data, and the impact of technology on environmental issues? Do you thrive on taking ownership of complex projects and collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions?

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager on behalf of the WFS CAN Programme and in support of our OroraTech Canadian Office for their location in Cambridge, Ontario. This is a pivotal role within the Project Management Office, where the Project Manager will report directly to the Head of the PMO.

What you’ll be doing

• Project Management of Space projects
• Lead the Munich based project team in line with the project requirements and project management processes
• Interface with customers in Canada / North America ensuring their needs and expectations are met
• Maintain regular communication with the Project Management Office in Munich
• Establish project priorities and ensure resource allocation aligns with the projects needs to comply with schedule and budget constraints
• Coordinate with management and external suppliers
• Preparation and coordination of meetings, reviews, and workshops
• Travel to and work in Montreal and Munich

Qualifications

• University degree in Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Mechanical or related fields
• 5+ years experience in Project Management of space missions/projects
• Experience in the Space industry and management of projects with government agencies and institutions (ESA, CSA, NSA) is a plus
• Knowledge of project economics and risk management
• Strong team-building, coordination, and conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge of space systems, standards (tailoring for New Space projects), and practices
• Understanding of the ground segment chain is an asset
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel and work from our headquarters in Munich
• Excellent English language skills; French is a plus

Additional Information

As our first hire in Canada, we're defining benefits for our Canadian office to align with those at our headquarters in Munich, ensuring consistency across all global offices.

We Offer

At OroraTech, you can expect a down-to-earth yet high-caliber work environment. You will be part of the OroraTech team - a talented, international, and open-minded team that is highly motivated to create impact. OroraTech allows you to grow on a professional and personal level.

You have the opportunity to become part of our firefighting mission from space and deliver the tools to better cope with natural disasters and mitigate climate change - could a job be any cooler?

You will gain insights into the most exciting new technologies and business models.

You will get to sign a satellite that launches in a year.

Application Process

If you apply: We value well-crafted motivation letters stating how you learned about OroraTech, why you think you would be a great addition to the team, and why you want to work at a NewSpace start-up. Please always include references of your prior work (e.g., thesis, talks, papers, code repositories, websites, write-ups, articles, apps, exposes, anything), if permissible. Please avoid detailed grade reports and online certificates. Also, include your earliest starting date and expected salary.