Lausanne: Remote Space Project Manager – Engineering Leader

Almatech; Lausanne; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge tools and facilities

Space agency collaborations

Continuing education & conferences

Flexible hours & remote options

Job summary

Almatech is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead end-to-end space engineering projects for ESA and industry partners. You will own project objectives, planning, and cost management, coordinating across engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure on-time delivery within budget.

The role requires a MSc in Engineering or equivalent, and 5+ years of project management experience in complex space systems. Strong communication with customers and multinational teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in space structures, mechanisms or equivalent complex systems.
• Strong leadership and multi-disciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience in ECSS or space-related standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end space engineering projects for ESA and industry partners.
• Own project objectives, planning, CaC, milestones and deadlines.
• Coordinate across engineering, production and quality teams to deliver on time and within budget.
• Manage project communication with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Track changes, claims and contract alignment in collaboration with the Contract Officer.
• Support business and commercial teams in responding to customer demands.

Skills

Project management

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Customer relationship management

Education

MSc in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Almatech is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead end-to-end space engineering projects for ESA and industry partners. You will own project objectives, planning, and cost management, coordinating across engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure on-time delivery within budget.

The role requires a MSc in Engineering or equivalent, and 5+ years of project management experience in complex space systems. Strong communication with customers and multinational teams is essential.