Junior Project Manager

buscojobs España; Pontevedra; A distancia; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in space technology is seeking a Junior Project Manager to oversee projects and lead the Mission Control Center team. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering, strong communication skills, and at least 2 years of experience in managing technical projects. This role offers flexible work arrangements and competitive compensation while promoting inclusion and diversity.

Servicios

Health, dental, and accident insurance

Flexible hours on Fridays and in summer

Wellbeing program

Personalized career development support

Free fruit, coffee, and lunch every Friday

Formación

• 2+ years of experience in managing technical projects.
• Strong communication skills (C1).
• Knowledge of PMI and agile methodologies.

Responsabilidades

• Manage multiple projects and monitor progress.
• Communicate with clients and negotiate scope changes.
• Track project costs and time.

Conocimientos

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Herramientas

PMI methodologies

Agile methodologies

Descripción del empleo

Join our team and build the future of space technology

We’re expanding our team at Alén Space and are looking for a Junior Project Manager with passion, talent, and experience to lead our Mission Control Center team and help build the future of space technology.

What you will be doing

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Plan projects and monitor their progress.
• Identify risks and potential obstacles in project development.
• Manage communication with clients and stakeholders, track action items, address issues, and negotiate scope changes.
• Coordinate meetings and milestone reviews with the client.
• Coordinate the technical team from various areas to achieve project objectives.
• Track project costs and time according to the project plan and internal processes.
• Communicate project metrics, risks, and deviations to the operations team.

What we need in our team

• At least 2 years of experience in managing technical projects.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey complex technical concepts to international clients and stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solving approach.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English (C1 equivalent).

Valuable knowledge

• Knowledge of PMI and agile methodologies.
• Academic background in engineering.
• Experience with aerospace projects applying ECSS management standards.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 and similar quality standards.
• Experience in team management.
• Experience working with technical requirements.

Candidate qualifications and skills

• Work remotely 60% of the time.
• Flexible start/finish times; reduced hours on Fridays and in summer.
• Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews and flexible options.
• Wellbeing program: health, dental, and accident insurance; free fruit, coffee, and lunch every Friday.
• Personalized career development, training, and language learning support.
• We promote inclusion and diversity, ensuring equal opportunities in recruitment.

The candidate must have good communication skills, be autonomous and effective, and able to collaborate within an international, culturally diverse team.

Additionally, strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills, along with a proactive problem-solving attitude and interest in technology development, are essential.

Notice: The candidate must be eligible to work and live in the EU.

If you resonate with this, we might be a perfect match. Let’s get to know each other!