Space Ground Segment Subcontractor Program Lead

Hispasat; Arganda del Rey; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hispasat in Madrid is seeking a Ground Segment Subcontractor Manager to lead contractual set-up, work plans and execution of project activities for the IRIS² initiative, ensuring schedule, cost and quality alignment.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering, 10+ years in project management within space or related domains, and strong MS Project and Agile experience; English fluent, EU secret clearance willingness.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• PMP certification is positively evaluated.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in project management covering systems and HW and/or SW engineering within space, ground or similar domains with management and leadership skills.
• Experience in Subcontractor management.
• Experience in Contractual Management.
• Knowledge and experience in management tools such as MSProject and Agile methodology.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Native to an EU member state and willing to undergo an EU secret clearance process.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Contractual set-up and workplans definition.
• Management and execution of project activities in accordance with declared objectives, schedule, quality and costs.
• Monitoring and control of the schedule, budget and assigned technical team.
• Internal and Customer continuous reporting.
• Continuous process improvement inside the project life cycle.
• Identification and management of risks.
• Schedule and costs monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

English fluency

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Telecommunications/Electrical/Aerospace

Tools

MS Project

Agile methodology

Job description

Hispasat in Madrid is seeking a Ground Segment Subcontractor Manager to lead contractual set-up, work plans and execution of project activities for the IRIS² initiative, ensuring schedule, cost and quality alignment.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering, 10+ years in project management within space or related domains, and strong MS Project and Agile experience; English fluent, EU secret clearance willingness.