Lead, Space Innovation Programs (Hybrid)

EUTELSAT SA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eutelsat is seeking a Senior Manager Innovation Programmes to lead the UK-based innovation team and drive strategic partnerships across Europe. You will collaborate with ESA, UKSA and other space agencies to identify programmes, manage delivery, and report to senior management.

You will lead a team of juniors in the UK, coordinate with the France-based innovation group and with satellite operations, engineering, and procurement to progress high-impact initiatives that advance the company’s

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• Team management experience.
• Programme management with ESA or similar.
• Strong communication and coordination across diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the UK-based Innovation team.
• Oversee various ongoing programmes, including coordination with project partners and management of contract changes.
• Manage the relationship and reporting to ESA, including participation in project reviews.
• Coordinate interactions with ESA stakeholders and national Space agencies.
• Identify relevant innovation topics and potential collaborative projects for Eutelsat, including screening and evaluation of strategic partnership opportunities.
• Define and structure new partnership initiatives.

Skills

Team management

Programme management

Stakeholder coordination

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Eutelsat is seeking a Senior Manager Innovation Programmes to lead the UK-based innovation team and drive strategic partnerships across Europe. You will collaborate with ESA, UKSA and other space agencies to identify programmes, manage delivery, and report to senior management.

You will lead a team of juniors in the UK, coordinate with the France-based innovation group and with satellite operations, engineering, and procurement to progress high-impact initiatives that advance the company’s