Project Manager Earth Observation Missions (m/f/d)

OHB SE; Bremen; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

OHB SE in Bremen is seeking an experienced project lead to steer Earth Observation mission and system proposals for ESA, EC, DLR and commercial customers. You will lead the project team through development and coordinate with partners to align requirements and timelines.

You will organize regular project meetings, manage cost, schedule and performance, and negotiate with clients, acting as a liaison to key stakeholders in client organisations.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in aerospace, engineering or related field.
• At least five years of relevant practical experience, preferably in the dynamic space industry.
• Knowledge of space projects, including systems and operations.
• Proven experience in preparing persuasive proposals that emphasizes your ability to make effective presentations.
• Understanding of institutional structures enabling navigation of a challenging environment.
• Passion and knowledge in space; EO remote sensing knowledge an advantage.
• Experience with ECSS standards desirable.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong result orientation, operational efficiency, responsibility, and timely decision-making.
• High flexibility to work in international teams and meet tight schedules.
• Fluent English language.

Aufgaben

• Lead the preparation and execution of Earth Observation mission and system proposals for ESA, EC, DLR and commercial customers.
• Lead the project team throughout project development.
• Organize and lead regular project meetings to plan and review progress.
• Analyse, define and coordinate requirements with the project team and customers.
• Manage and coordinate project partners and subcontractors.
• Be responsible for cost, schedule and performance of studies or projects.
• Lead negotiations, strengthen client relationships, and act as liaison to key stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Project leadership

Proposal writing

Stakeholder management

Client negotiations

Communication

English proficiency

Space systems knowledge

ECSS standards

International teams

Decision making

Time management

Ausbildung

Degree in aerospace/engineering or related field

Jobbeschreibung

• Leading the preparation and execution of Earth Observation mission and system proposals for ESA, EC, DLR, commercial customers etc.
• Leading the project team throughout the development of the project
• Organize and lead regular project meetings to plan and review the project progress
• Analyse, define and coordinate requirements with the project team and the customer(s)
• Management and co-ordination of individual project partners and subcontractors
• Be responsible for the cost, schedule and performance of studies or projects
• Leading the negotiations, strengthening our relationships with clients, and acting as a liaison to key stakeholders in client organisations

• Leading the preparation and execution of Earth Observation mission and system proposals for ESA, EC, DLR, commercial customers etc.
• Leading the project team throughout the development of the project
• Organize and lead regular project meetings to plan and review the project progress
• Analyse, define and coordinate requirements with the project team and the customer(s)
• Management and co-ordination of individual project partners and subcontractors
• Be responsible for the cost, schedule and performance of studies or projects
• Leading the negotiations, strengthening our relationships with clients, and acting as a liaison to key stakeholders in client organisations

Your Qualifications

• Successful completion of a degree in aerospace, engineering or a related field that demonstrates your expertise
• At least five years of relevant practical experience, preferably in the dynamic space industry, where you have demonstrated your practical knowledge
• Knowledge of space projects, including systems and operations
• Proven experience in preparing persuasive proposals that emphasizes your ability to make effective presentations.
• A deep understanding of complicated institutional structures that will enable you to navigate our challenging environment
• Passion and knowledge in the field of space is not only desirable, but is the foundation for our mutual success. An understanding of Earth Observation remote sensing principles (optical and microwave) would be an advantage
• Experience with applicable standards (ECSS) is desirable
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Strong result orientation, operational efficiency, high sense of responsibility and ability to make pragmatic and timely decisions
• High level of flexibility, willingness to work in international teams and ability to meet tight schedules
• Proficiency in the English language