Senior Project Manager

Space Inventor A/S; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

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. You will manage projects from concept through in-orbit operations, ensuring timelines, budgets and quality across a multi-disciplinary team.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent client communication, and a proven track record in space project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering space projects end-to-end
• Strong knowledge of ECSS standards
• Excellent communication with clients and stakeholders
• Self-driven with ownership of tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Lead satellite projects from concept to in-orbit operations
• Maintain open communication with clients throughout lifecycles
• Plan and manage tasks to meet timelines and budgets
• Collaborate with team leads to ensure milestones are met
• Monitor progress for scope, budget, and quality
• Oversee launch logistics, deployment, and commissioning

Skills

Satellite project management

Client engagement

Time management

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Satellite System Engineering)

PM certification (PMP or Prince2)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with an engineering background to lead satellite projects. You’ll be working on both large and small-scale projects for international customers, requiring a high degree of independence, resilience, and a broad engineering foundation. If you're organized, enthusiastic about project management, and ready to set new standards in modern space technology, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

Qualifications

• Strong motivation to drive satellite projects end-to-end.
• Experience from running new space ESA projects and knowledge of the ECSS standards is required.
• 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 preferably Satellite System 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.

What we Offer

• A full-time role with exposure to a variety of disciplines within space technology.
• A position in an exciting, rapidly growing industry with significant international reach.
• A chance to shape your role and responsibilities within a growing company.
• Great colleagues and several social events each year.
• Health insurance and additional employee benefits.
• Competitive salary and good working conditions.

Interviews are held continuously until the right candidate is found.

Start date to be agreed, but preferably with start-up as soon as possible.

About Space Inventor

Space Inventor is a leading Satellite company with a passion for exploring space and delivering innovative solutions in satellite technology. Our mission is to revolutionize the space industry with creativity, technical expertise, and reliability. With our 250+ years of combined experience in the space industry, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what satellites can achieve.