Lead Aerospace Program Manager, Launch Systems

PLD Space; Elche; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness program

Restaurant tickets

Transport contributions

Childcare contributions

Training support

Job summary

PLD Space seeks a Program Manager in Elche to lead the execution of next-generation launch system programs within the MIURA family. You will drive technical performance, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and operational readiness, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, testing, and operations across the organization.

You will guide governance, resource prioritization, and risk management, aligning with business priorities and stakeholder expectations while leading multidisciplinary teams through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in Program/Project Management or PMO roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex engineering or aerospace programs.
• Strong knowledge of project and program management methodologies and lifecycle.
• Experience with integrated planning and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Jira.
• Budgeting, forecasting, risk management and performance tracking.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in technical environments.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of launch system programs.
• Own program schedule, scope, budget, risks, opportunities and performance objectives.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules across engineering, manufacturing, procurement and operations.
• Establish governance structures with reviews, steering committees and executive reporting.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to meet milestones and objectives.
• Identify, assess and mitigate program risks and issues.
• Drive decisions and escalate critical matters when required.
• Monitor KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for transparency and accountability.
• Ensure alignment of technical development with contractual and business goals.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communications with internal and external partners.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Finance teams.
• Lead recovery actions for schedule, cost or performance deviations.
• Support resource planning and allocation across program teams.
• Promote continuous improvement in program management practices.

Skills

Program management

Project management

PMO

Systems engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Scheduling tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

PLD Space seeks a Program Manager in Elche to lead the execution of next-generation launch system programs within the MIURA family. You will drive technical performance, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and operational readiness, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, testing, and operations across the organization.

You will guide governance, resource prioritization, and risk management, aligning with business priorities and stakeholder expectations while leading multidisciplinary teams through