Satellite Mission Program Leader - Hybrid (Espoo)

ICEYE Oy; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE Oy in Espoo, Finland seeks a Program Manager - Finland to lead complex satellite mission programs end-to-end, delivering customer success and on-time execution. You will orchestrate across engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams, manage risks, and drive scalable delivery while building trusted customer relationships.

The role supports ICEYE's mission to lead space-based ISR infrastructure delivery globally, with a hybrid work model and security screening where required.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programs in advanced technology environments (e.g. space, defence, telecom, automotive, IT)
• Strong customer-facing capability, including managing senior stakeholders and complex requirements
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams to deliver aligned outcomes
• Expertise in end-to-end program management (planning, execution, governance across scope, schedule, budget, and risk)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in uncertain environments
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven Customer Success capabilities
• Degree in business, engineering, or a related field
• Must have or be able to get Finnish security clearance
• Nice to have: satellite or complex system programs experience
• Nice to have: governmental or defense customers exposure
• Nice to have: knowledge of hardware/software/embedded development
• Nice to have: PMP, PgMP or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned Satellite Mission programs on time, within budget, and to agreed performance standards
• Build and maintain trusted, long-term customer relationships, acting as the primary interface throughout program execution
• Establish and drive clear program plans (scope, milestones, resources, financials) aligned with internal and customer objectives
• Identify, manage, and resolve risks, dependencies, and escalations to ensure uninterrupted program delivery
• Orchestrate cross-functional execution across engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams
• Support the implementation of scalable program management practices that improve delivery reliability and efficiency
• Establish effective reporting structure and communication channels for timely information flow

Skills

Experience with complex programs

Customer-facing leadership

Cross-functional leadership

End-to-end program management

Analytical decision-making

Effective communication

Customer Success

Finnish security clearance

Degree in business/engineering

5-10 years experience

Education

Degree in business, engineering, or a related field

Master’s degree in business/engineering (nice to have)

Job description

ICEYE Oy in Espoo, Finland seeks a Program Manager - Finland to lead complex satellite mission programs end-to-end, delivering customer success and on-time execution. You will orchestrate across engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams, manage risks, and drive scalable delivery while building trusted customer relationships.

The role supports ICEYE's mission to lead space-based ISR infrastructure delivery globally, with a hybrid work model and security screening where required.