Lead Space Mission Project Manager

Roboticsconnected; Harwell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Visa sponsorship

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Hybrid working

Job summary

Astroscale UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support our missions and lead the delivery of space missions within a matrixed project and engineering environment. You will balance quality, cost, schedule and risk while interfacing with internal and external teams, customers and suppliers to ensure successful outcomes.

The role requires working with a range of teams from engineering to bids, and delivering project inputs for concept studies and bid work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project or programme management in space/aerospace.
• Can-do attitude and team-driven approach to achieve success.
• Broad technical PM skillset including delivery, schedule, cost and risk management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and lead a close-knit team.
• Experience planning and delivering project review gates (e.g. Requirements Review, PDR, CDR).

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver space missions or aspects via matrixed teams.
• Plan and deliver project review gates and deliverables.
• Balance quality, cost, schedule and risk while delivering projects.
• Generate inputs to mission concepts, technical/non-technical packages and bids.
• Interface with customers, suppliers and partners for project, bids or similar activities.
• Report and be accountable to business and senior management.

Skills

Project management

Aerospace

Leadership

Risk management

Schedule management

Education

Technical degree

Job description

Astroscale UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support our missions and lead the delivery of space missions within a matrixed project and engineering environment. You will balance quality, cost, schedule and risk while interfacing with internal and external teams, customers and suppliers to ensure successful outcomes.

The role requires working with a range of teams from engineering to bids, and delivering project inputs for concept studies and bid work.