Ground And Navigation Space Subcontractor Manager. Hybrid

Indra; Ciudad Real; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative projects

Career plan

Autonomy

Stability

Vacation days

Open environment

Job summary

Indra in Ciudad Real, Spain is seeking a Ground and Navigation Space Subcontractor Manager to coordinate subcontractors across space projects. You will support Project Managers, ensure subcontractor performance, and oversee procurement processes to meet objectives.

Join a leading defense and space company offering innovation, international projects, professional growth, and a balanced hybrid work model, with clear career progression and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience managing subcontractors within Ground and Navigation space projects.
• Knowledge of procurement and purchasing processes.
• Experience supporting project managers in project execution and coordination activities.
• Ability to identify risks and define mitigation actions related to subcontractor management.
• Experience participating in bid and proposal activities.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage interactions and coordination with Ground and Navigation subcontractors across project activities.
• Support Project Managers in ensuring project objectives related to subcontractors are achieved.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation actions to address subcontractor-related issues and unforeseen events.
• Participate in bid and proposal activities, ensuring the adequate involvement of subcontractors.
• Follow, coordinate, and ensure compliance with corporate procurement and purchasing procedures.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and support project execution from a subcontract management perspective.

Skills

Subcontractor management

Procurement knowledge

Project coordination

Risk identification

Bid/proposal experience

Stakeholder management

Job description

Ground and Navigation Space Subcontractor Manager. Hybrid Ubicación: Ciudad Real, CM, ES Perfil profesional: Defensa y Seguridad Experiencia requerida: Modalidad del puesto: At Indra Group, we develop space technology for the missions of the future. We drive satellite, Earth observation, communications, and space defense programs, participating in projects that push the boundaries of technological innovation and knowledge. ? Join our team working on national and international projects! We are looking for a Ground and Navigation Space Subcontractor Manager with experience in subcontractor management, procurement processes, and project support activities in the space sector to join projects focused on ensuring the successful coordination, performance, and participation of Ground and Navigation subcontractors throughout project execution and bid activities.

? What will you do?

• Manage interactions and coordination with Ground and Navigation subcontractors across project activities.
• Support Project Managers in ensuring project objectives related to subcontractors are achieved.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation actions to address subcontractor-related issues and unforeseen events.
• Participate in bid and proposal activities, ensuring the adequate involvement of subcontractors.
• Follow, coordinate, and ensure compliance with corporate procurement and purchasing procedures.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and support project execution from a subcontract management perspective.

? What are we looking for?

Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of the requirements.

• Experience managing subcontractors within Ground and Navigation space projects.
• Knowledge of procurement and purchasing processes.
• Experience supporting project managers in project execution and coordination activities.
• Ability to identify risks and define mitigation actions related to subcontractor management.
• Experience participating in bid and proposal activities.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.

? What do we offer?

• Innovative, high-impact projects: Work with cutting-edge technologies on projects with both national and international impact.
• A career plan tailored to you: Designed to support your professional growth and development.
• Autonomy and flexibility: Freedom to organize your work, with a healthy work-life balance adapted to your needs.
• Stability and long-term opportunities: Join a leading company with more than 60,000 professionals and strong financial stability.
• Annual vacation days plus additional personal leave days.
• Open and transparent work environment: Enjoy direct communication with managers and colleagues in a collaborative setting.
• Continuous learning: Access training through Open University and Udemy for Business (more than 6,000 courses available).
• Employee discounts and benefits: Enjoy special offers on gyms, restaurants, retail stores, leisure activities, and much more.
• Corporate shuttle service with different routes connecting work centers located outside Madrid city (only applicable where relevant).

? What does our recruitment process look like?

• Profile review: We assess your experience and skills to determine your fit for the role.
• Initial phone conversation (5–10 minutes): If you receive a call from an unknown number, it may be us! A brief conversation to get to know you and answer any questions.
• Technical interview: Meet the team, learn more about the project and day-to-day responsibilities, and discuss your technical expertise. Short assessments in English and competencies may also be conducted if required.
• Talent Acquisition interview: An opportunity for you to get to know us better, our values, career model, skills framework, and culture, while we explore whether there's a mutual fit.
• Offer and onboarding: If everything goes well, you'll join our team and begin this exciting new chapter with us!

Estimated hiring process duration: 2–3 weeks. As a company, we view equality as a cross-cutting principle and a driver of social change. We are committed to equal treatment and opportunities for all, non-discrimination, pay equity, and work-life balance. This commitment is reflected in fostering respectful and inclusive workplaces where everyone is treated with dignity, can grow professionally, and has equal opportunities in recruitment, training, and career progression, free from discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance. INDRA is a Top Employer 2026! Join one of Spain's best employers, recognized for the outstanding conditions offered to its professionals and its comprehensive people management practices.