Project Manager – Space (ESA & SATCOM) - Relocation Spain

INSTER - Grupo Oesía; Getafe; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible compensation

Access to training platforms

Career development opportunities

Positive work environment

Descripción de la vacante

INSTER - Grupo Oesía is searching for a Project Manager to lead critical initiatives in secure satellite communications. This leadership role focuses on advanced space and defence projects and is based in Madrid, a vibrant European capital.

The role demands a degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience managing space projects, especially with the European Space Agency. The position entails ensuring project delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and aligning with ESA stakeholders.

Join a multinational company recognized for its solid growth and innovative projects!

Formación

• At least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in Space.
• Proven experience in managing space projects with ESA.
• Strong experience in planning, risks, and budget management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead technological and space projects ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Act as main interface with ESA stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams for successful integration of SATCOM solutions.

Conocimientos

Project Management

Space Project Lifecycle Understanding

Team Coordination

ECSS Standards

SATCOM Environments

Planning Tools (MS Project, Jira)

Educación

Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Telecommunications, Industrial or similar)

Herramientas

MS Project

Jira

Descripción del empleo

At Inster, we are looking for a Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives within Europe’s most ambitious programs in secure satellite communications.

This is a key leadership role with real impact on advanced space and defence projects, offering the opportunity to relocate to Madrid, one of Europe’s most dynamic and liveable capitals.

What are we looking for?

• An/a Project Manager – Space (ESA & SATCOM), with at least 5 years of experience.
• Availability to join a stable project in Madrid.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Telecommunications, Industrial or similar).
• Proven experience in managing and coordinating technological or space projects.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary teams, planning, risks, and budget.
• Hands‑on experience managing projects with ESA (European Space Agency), including direct interaction with the agency and understanding of its processes.

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of the space project lifecycle (Phases 0/A/B/C/D/E).
• Experience working under ECSS standards.
• Knowledge of SATCOM environments (highly relevant for IRIS2).
• Proficiency with planning tools (MS Project, Jira or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of technological and space projects, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Act as the main interface with ESA stakeholders, ensuring proper technical and contractual alignment.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (systems, software, hardware, AIT, telecommunications), ensuring successful integration of complex SATCOM solutions.
• Plan and monitor project schedules, resources, and key milestones, including ESA reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, QR, AR).
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, financial, and schedule risks.
• Manage and control the project budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Ensure compliance with ECSS standards, quality processes, and configuration management.
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors within the project ecosystem.

What we offer you?

• Work in a multinational company recognized as one of the best companies to work for in 2025, according to Actualidad Económica and Forbes.
• Stable and innovative technological projects for leading national and international clients.
• Career plan: an attractive professional career based on experience and personal potential within a continuously evolving company with solid growth.
• Free access to various training platforms, providing you with a wide multidisciplinary catalog.
• Flexible compensation.
• A diverse company with great Corporate Social Responsibility.
• A positive, healthy, and cooperative work environment. Teamwork is the cornerstone of the company’s project successes.