Earth Observation Project Manager - ESA projects

Rheso.Tech - Talent & Advisory; Toulouse; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

ESA/EUMETSAT experience

Résumé du poste

Rheso.Tech - Talent & Advisory in Toulouse, France, is seeking an experienced Earth Observation Project Manager to lead complex projects from initiation to completion, coordinating cross-functional engineering teams and external partners in an international context.

You will interact with institutional customers and European partners, contribute to bids and technical proposals, monitor schedules and budgets, and help drive growth with innovative space and environmental technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or MSc in a scientific/technical field.
• Proven experience in technical or scientific project management.
• Experience in space, environmental, or innovative technology sectors.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Strong knowledge of project management methods and tools.
• Experience with tender processes and technical proposal preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Strong leadership, customer focus, and service mindset.
• Analytical thinking, autonomy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within an international environment.

Responsabilités

• Lead complex technical projects from initiation to successful completion.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, deliverables, and performance indicators.
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners involved in project execution.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and act as the main interface between stakeholders.
• Contribute to technical proposals and tender responses.
• Identify new development and innovation opportunities.
• Support management reporting and strategic activity monitoring.
• Provide technical expertise when required on ongoing projects.

Connaissances

Leadership

English proficiency

Communication

Project management

Space sector

Multidisciplinary coordination

Tender/bid management

International collaboration

Analytical thinking

Autonomy

International environment

Formation

Engineering degree or MSc in a scientific/technical field

Outils

PM Tools

Description du poste

Contract type: Permanent contract (full-time, on-site)

Location: Toulouse, France

Are you looking for a role where you can combine project leadership, innovation, and international collaboration in the Earth Observation and Space sector? Join a dynamic environment and contribute to ambitious projects supporting scientific, environmental, and strategic objectives.

Company recruiting for this position

An innovative SME operating in critical technology environments with strong requirements in security, data sovereignty, and scientific data availability. The company develops and delivers advanced solutions while collaborating with institutional, industrial, and international partners.

Key points of the position

• Lead innovative Earth Observation projects
• Regular interactions with institutional customers, industrial stakeholders, and European partners
• Cross-functional coordination of engineering teams and external contributors
• Participation in new business development and growth strategy
• Contribution to international projects and programmes
• Career growth opportunities with increasing responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical projects from initiation to successful completion
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, deliverables, and performance indicators
• Coordinate internal teams and external partners involved in project execution
• Ensure customer satisfaction and act as the main interface between stakeholders
• Contribute to technical proposals and tender responses
• Identify new development and innovation opportunities
• Support management reporting and strategic activity monitoring
• Provide technical expertise when required on ongoing projects

Requirements

• Engineering degree or MSc in a scientific or technical field
• Proven experience in technical or scientific project management
• Experience in the space, environmental, or innovative technology sectors
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners
• Strong knowledge of project management methods and tools
• Experience with tender processes and technical proposal preparation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent English, both written and spoken
• Strong leadership, customer focus, and service mindset
• Analytical thinking, autonomy, and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within an international environment

Nice skills to have

• Previous experience working with ESA, EUMETSAT, or similar organisations

€50,000 to €60,000 gross per year

Education

Engineering degree or Master's degree in a scientific or technical discipline

Key words:

Earth Observation Project Manager, Project Manager, Space, New Space, ESA, EUMETSAT, Earth Observation, Environmental Technologies, Sustainability, Defence, Project Management, Bid Management, Technical Coordination, International Programmes, Satellite Applications, Remote Sensing, Innovation, Toulouse, Occitania, Fluent English