Project Manager – Ground Segment – Earth Observation – M/F

Magellium; France; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Magellium Artal Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead a ground segment project for an Earth Observation satellite constellation program. You will oversee requirements, planning, execution, costs, risks, and deadlines, coordinating with internal teams and industrial partners while managing client relations.

You will contribute to tender responses and ensure compliance with technical and regulatory standards, drawing on experience in space ground systems and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and proven experience managing complex projects.
• Experience in space or defense projects is highly valued.
• Strong command of English (written and spoken).
• Experience with calls for tenders in industrial or institutional contexts.
• Excellent communication and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work in a team and with end customers.
• Independence and responsibility; manage conflicts in demanding environments.
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project phases: requirements, planning, execution, cost, risk, deadlines.
• Coordinate internal teams and industrial partners.
• Manage client relationships and represent Magellium to the client.
• Ensure compliance with technical, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to responses to calls for tenders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project processes and best practices.

Skills

Project management processes

Calls for tenders

English language

Communication and coordination

Teamwork

Independence

Conflict management

End-customer interaction

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

About Magellium Artal Group

Magellium Artal Group, with its 300 employees, is an independent company specializing in the remote sensing data value chain (from satellite or drone sensors to their use in Earth observation systems and services, mapping, and geointelligence) that promotes expertise in space technologies, software, image and signal processing, and geomatics.

As part of its Earth Observation activities, Magellium participates in major programs led by space agencies or operational organizations. These Earth Observation projects involve, in particular,scientific data processing chains for satellite payloads.

The position

Recently selected by CNES as part of the France 2030 plan alongside Loft Orbital, the Ground Segment team is looking for a project manager to lead anEarth observationground segmentproject.

The MS-HR program aims to provide France with an unprecedented Earth observation capability through a constellation of 10 satellites that deliver multispectral imagery with a high revisit rate.

You will be responsible for developing the ground segment of a new Earth observation satellite constellation program.

Reporting to the Ground Segment Division of our “Earth Observation” Unit, your main duties and responsibilities are:

• Manage all phases of the project: defining requirements, planning, execution, monitoring costs, risks, and deadlines.
• Ensure coordination between the various internal teams and industrial partners.
• Manage the relationship with the client and represent Magellium in connection with your project.
• Ensure that the project complies with technical, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to responses to calls for tenders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project processes and the sharing of best practices.

Do you enjoy a challenge and working in a demanding environment on projects with very high added value for key clients in the European space industry?

You enjoy independence and freedom of action.

Profile required

With a degree in engineering, you have proven experience managing complex projects, ideally in the space or defense sector . Experience in the field of space ground segments would be highly valued.

• Proficiency inproject management processes and methods(planning, reporting, risk management, budget monitoring).
• Experience or strong interest in participating incalls for tendersin an industrial or institutional context.
• Good command ofEnglish, both written and spoken.
• Excellentcommunication and coordination skillswith multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability towork as part of a team andinteract withend customers.
• Independence, sense of responsibility.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment and manage conflicts.

Additional advantages

• Good knowledge ofground systems for Earth observation satellites(data acquisition, processing, archiving, and dissemination chains).
• PMP certification or equivalent.

Why join us? What we offer

• High-impact projects in the space sector.
• A stimulating and supportive environment.
• Possibility of remote work/flexibility.
• Competitive salary based on qualifications + benefits (employee savings plan, meal vouchers, employee stock options, etc.).

At Magellium Artal Group, diversity and inclusion are central to how we operate and are deeply rooted in our values. We respect the diversity of our employees—their experiences, backgrounds, and disabilities and provide equal opportunities for all. We’re all different, and we’re all capable!

Magellium Artal Group has over 26 years' experience in data engineering, imaging and IT technologies. We use innovation and know-how to meet our customers' needs, even the most specific and complex. As an active player in our ecosystem, we advocate strong, meaningful values and give priority to achievable commitments and concrete actions.

Climate, hydrology, defence, software development... the projects are meaningful, numerous and diverse!

A human-centred company

We advocate local management, autonomy in work and ease of communication.

Are you looking for a career?

At Magelllium Artal Group, we aim to share our knowledge, learn from others and develop everyone’ skills.

A company of engineersfor engineers

At Magellium Artal Group, you'll find trained engineers... even in the management offices!

Benefits in the plural!

Our Works Committee is constantly working to introduce new benefits to make our employees feel recognised and valued. In addition to paying 50% of public transport fares, we offer luncheon vouchers, a profit-sharing bonus, vacation bonuses, numerous partnerships with gyms, discounts with many companies, discounts on in-house activities, and more.

Work-life balance

The well-being of our employees is a priority, and this is reflected in our flexible working arrangements. That's why we offer RTT and up to 2 days of remote work per week.

Dynamic corporate life

Afterworks, karaoke nights and blind tests are just some of the events we regularly organise!

Sports and musicrooms!

Our premises include a gym and multi-activity room (yoga, massage, pilates), a music room and a games room with table soccer, Nintendo Switch and Xbox for relaxing lunch breaks.

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