Space Propulsion Project Manager | Remote-Eligible

Exotrail; Massy; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Public transport reimbursement

Remote work up to 2 days per week

Generous paid leave

Learning and development opportunities

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Exotrail in Massy, France is seeking a Project Manager focused on customer propulsion programs to drive delivery from kickoff through system integration and final handover.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage customer relationships, and ensure contractual commitments are met while aligning technical, operational, and business objectives. Fluent English is required; French is a strong advantage.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in project management, ideally within the space industry.
• Experience managing complex technical or industrial projects.
• Space industry experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of spacecraft, satellite systems or electric propulsion technologies is a strong advantage.
• Previous experience in a startup or fast-growing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead electric propulsion customer projects from initiation to completion.
• Define and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, milestones and deliverables.
• Drive project execution to achieve objectives related to scope, schedule, cost, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when required.
• Ensure successful delivery according to contractual commitments.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build trusted relationships with customers and represent Exotrail externally.
• Coordinate customer requirements and ensure alignment with the contractual statement of work.
• Organise project reviews, progress meetings, workshops and customer presentations.
• Manage customer expectations and facilitate resolution of technical, contractual or operational issues.
• Oversee the execution of Statements of Work (SOW), contracts and contractual obligations.
• Ensure project activities remain aligned with agreed scope and deliverables.
• Coordinate scope changes with Sales and contribute to contract amendments when required.
• Propose waivers, deviations or alternative solutions when necessary while maintaining compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Engineering, Product, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality.
• Ensure internal and external milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Facilitate communication and decision-making between stakeholders.
• Resolve conflicts and remove roadblocks impacting project delivery.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks.
• Proactively manage opportunities to improve project outcomes.
• Maintain visibility on technical, operational, financial and schedule-related risks.
• Escalate critical issues when necessary and drive recovery plans.
• Track project progress and provide regular reporting to management and customers.
• Ensure high-quality project documentation and deliverables.
• Capture lessons learned and customer feedback.
• Contribute to the company's product roadmap by relaying customer needs, market insights and project feedback.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Risk management

Communication skills

Cross-functional teams

English fluency

French language

Job description

Exotrail in Massy, France is seeking a Project Manager focused on customer propulsion programs to drive delivery from kickoff through system integration and final handover.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage customer relationships, and ensure contractual commitments are met while aligning technical, operational, and business objectives. Fluent English is required; French is a strong advantage.