Satellite Program Lead: End-to-End Space Projects

Space Inventor A/S; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

Space Inventor A/S is seeking an experienced Project Manager with an engineering background to lead satellite projects for international customers. The role requires independence, resilience, and a broad engineering foundation, with opportunities to shape standards in modern space technology.

You’ll manage projects from concept to in-orbit operations, engage clients, and ensure timelines and budgets are met while collaborating with team leads to deliver milestones.

Qualifications

• Strong motivation to drive satellite projects end-to-end.
• Experience from running new space ESA projects is desired but not mandatory.
• Outgoing and comfortable engaging with customers and colleagues at both technical and management levels.
• Solution-oriented, with the ability to focus on project goals despite minor setbacks.
• Self-driven and able to take ownership of your tasks and responsibilities.
• Skilled in time management and coordinating team efforts to meet deadlines.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Educational background in engineering, coupled with project management experience and certifications like PMP or Prince2.
• Team player, resourceful, and able to utilize both personal and company resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage satellite projects from initial concept to in-orbit operations.
• Engage with clients and maintain open communication throughout project lifecycles.
• Plan and manage tasks with the project team to ensure project timelines and budgets are met.
• Collaborate closely with team leads to plan, prioritize, and ensure smooth execution of tasks, meeting technical milestones and project timelines.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Oversee launch logistics, deployment, in-orbit commissioning, and daily operations of satellites.
• Inspire and motivate team members to meet deadlines and achieve project milestones.

Skills

Engineering background

Project management

Client engagement

Time management

Team leadership

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree

Project management certification (PMP/Prince2)

Job description

Space Inventor A/S is seeking an experienced Project Manager with an engineering background to lead satellite projects for international customers. The role requires independence, resilience, and a broad engineering foundation, with opportunities to shape standards in modern space technology.

You’ll manage projects from concept to in-orbit operations, engage clients, and ensure timelines and budgets are met while collaborating with team leads to deliver milestones.