Project Management Officer

Pangea Propulsion; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pangea Propulsion is seeking a Junior Project Management Officer (PMO) to join our Barcelona team. You will assist Project Managers in planning, monitoring multiple development programs, and supporting portfolio planning and reporting.

A strong analytical mindset and English proficiency are essential in a fast-paced aerospace environment. The role offers exposure to digital tools, data integration, and AI-enabled processes, with opportunities to advance in project management within our

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (BSc/MSc) in PM, Industrial or Aerospace engineering
• Junior engineer or early-career PMO experience encouraged
• Strong English written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in planning and monitoring of development projects.
• Consolidate project information across multiple programs.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reporting packages.
• Develop PMO dashboards and KPI tracking

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Excel

English proficiency

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (BSc or MSc)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

About Pangea Propulsion:

We are a company dedicated to developing advanced propulsion systems for the space industry based on three key principles: high efficiency, sustainability, and reusability. We are revolutionizing the space industry with ground-breaking innovations that allow us to offer

the best performance to cost propulsion systems.

Our goal is to be the propulsion provider for the next generation of spacecraft, which is essential to meet demands and compete in the booming space market of the next decade.

We are a company dedicated to developing advanced propulsion systems for the space industry based on three key principles: high efficiency, sustainability, and reusability. We are revolutionizing the space industry with ground-breaking innovations that allow us to offer the best performance to cost propulsion systems.

Our goal is to be the propulsion provider for the next generation of spacecraft, which is essential to meet demands and compete in the booming space market of the next decade.

We are a passionate, multicultural, and multidisciplinary team pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space propulsion technology.

We have already made history by successfully testing the world’s first 3D-printed Methalox Aerospike engine, marking a significant milestone for the space industry.

We are looking for talented professionals to join our international teams in Barcelona and Toulouse. We want to be a key player in improving diversity in the Aerospace sector as, in Pangea, we believe that diversity (gender, age, race, sexual orientation, beliefs, disability, culture, etc.) is a key to success. Within Pangea, everyone can grow with the same opportunities. Individually we are different, but together we are an amazing team!

We are looking for a Junior Project Management Officer (PMO) in Barcelona.

About the role:

Pangea is looking for a motivated and structured PMO to join the Project Management Department.

The successful candidate will support the Project Managers in the day-to-day execution of multiple projects while contributing to portfolio planning, reporting, performance monitoring and business support activities. The role will also support internal project initiatives and commercial proposal preparation, providing visibility on workload, schedules, resources and project performance across the company.

As part of the continuous modernization of Pangea's project management practices, the PMO will also contribute to the adoption and improvement of digital tools supporting project execution, reporting and portfolio management. Working closely with the IT dept., the role will help identify opportunities for process simplification, workflow automation, data integration and the practical application of AI-powered solutions to improve efficiency and decision-making.

This position is well suited for a junior engineer or early-career project professional wishing to develop strong project management skills within a dynamic aerospace environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Multi-Project Support
  • Support Project Managers in the planning and monitoring of development projects.
  • Consolidate project information across multiple ongoing programs.
  • Support action follow-up and coordination between technical & operational teams.
• Management Reporting & KPIs
  • Prepare weekly and monthly project reporting packages.
  • Consolidate project performance indicators.
  • Develop and maintain PM Dept. dashboards.
  • Support management reviews and steering committees.
  • Ensure consistency and quality of project data across the organization.
  • Contribute to workload and capacity analysis.
• Project Planning & Resource Management
  • Consolidate workload forecasts and resource needs.
  • Support portfolio-level planning activities.
• Business Development Support
  • Support commercial teams during proposal preparation.
  • Assist in the development of project execution plans for customer bids.
  • Support costing exercises related to project execution effort.
• Internal Development Projects
  • Support engineering and management teams in the structuring of internal R&D and technology development projects.
  • Assist project owners in establishing schedules, deliverables and reporting.
  • Help monitor internal project progress and resource consumption.
• PM Dept. Development
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of PMO processes and tools.
  • Participate in the development of project management templates and standards.
  • Promote project management culture across the organization.
  • Support the modernization and deployment of PMO tools and digital workflows.
  • Identify opportunities for workflow automation and reporting simplification.
  • Support data consistency and integration between project management and business systems.
  • Participate in the implementation and evaluation of AI-enabled solutions supporting project planning, reporting and performance monitoring

What you need to be successful:

• Educational Background: Engineering degree (BSc or MSc) or equivalent. Specialization in Project Management, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related fields is an advantage..
• Experience: The position is open to: Junior engineers looking to transition towards project management, Early-career PMO or Project Engineers.

Previous experience in project coordination, industrial projects, engineering activities or consulting is considered beneficial but not mandatory.

Technical Proficiency:

• Required
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • General understanding of project planning principles.
  • Ability to structure and synthesize information.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Appreciated
  • Power BI or data visualization tools.
  • Familiarity with engineering development processes.
  • Fluent in French, written and spoken.
  • Interest in digital transformation, workflow automation and business process improvement.
  • Familiarity with low-code/no-code tools, collaborative platforms or automation solutions.
  • Curiosity for AI applications and data-driven decision-making.
  • Basic understanding of system integrations and digital business tools is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Structured and methodical mindset.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Team-oriented approach.
• Ability to interact with both technical and management stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for discovering new tools and ways of working.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and propose practical improvements.
• Digital mindset and openness to innovation.

Other useful skills:

• Advanced Education: Bachelor’s or specialised Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Project Management.
• Security & Defense: open to work on defense-related projects. Candidate must be eligible for security clearance

Pangea Propulsion is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applications without discrimination on any legally protected grounds. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

More About Us…

Teamwork: We strive to work together as an aligned team towards our common goals.

Respect & tolerance: we value people with integrity that treat other people with respect. We enjoy having diverse views to enrich the debate and take better decisions.

Passion for growth: we are passionate about space and about being pioneers; also, we value personal and organizational growth aiming to a constant improvement.

Sustainability: because a long-term vision and strategy is not possible if sustainability is not in the team’s core values.

Daring: we do things that sometimes seem impossible, but we always go the extra mile to find a path to do them and we are ready to take the necessary risks to achieve our goals.