Project/Bid Manager Earth Observation Software Systems

Telespazio; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Training opportunities

Flexible benefits

Discounts

Employee assistance

Job summary

Telespazio UK is seeking a Project / Bid Manager to build strong relationships with customers in national and international Earth Observation programmes and to successfully manage bidding and development of EO software systems. The team sits within a company of over 2,500 professionals in space systems and Geo-Information.

You will lead bids, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, plan technical development, and travel internationally when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in Earth Observations software, systems or service delivery.
• Project management experience on EO payload/software platforms or GEO-info projects.
• Degree or equivalent in Physics, Remote Sensing, Geology, CS, Engineering, or related field.
• Understanding of the Earth Observation marketplace and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead bidding activities with sales, technical, legal, contracts and partners.
• Author bid documents and contribute to sections using company heritage from past bids.
• Prepare project plans and manage development teams.
• Prepare cost estimates and maintain financial project reports.
• Travel to international end-user sites as required.

Skills

Results-driven

Professional

Systematic

Self-motivated

International mindset

Team player

Education

Degree in relevant technical subject

Job description

Summary

We are looking for a Project / Bid Manger to build strong relationships with customers in national and international Earth Observation systems programmes and successfully project manage the bidding and development of Earth Observation Software Systems.

Summary

We are looking for a Project / Bid Manger to build strong relationships with customers in national and international Earth Observation systems programmes and successfully project manage the bidding and development of Earth Observation Software Systems. Telespazio UK is part of a company with over 2500 people working in the growing field of Space Systems and Operations and Geo-Information.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities / Duties

We'd Like You To

• Support and manage bidding activities, providing the critical leadership to drive bids forward by liaising and coordinating with the various stakeholders including sales, technical, legal & contracts, external suppliers / partners & customers
• Help author bid documents by contributing to relevant sections following best practice approaches and utilising key company heritage from previous bids.
• Prepare project plans and manage development teams
• Manage the preparation of cost estimates and maintain financial project reports
• Travel to international end user sites as required.

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience in Earth Observations software, systems or service delivery (e.g. data management / dissemination / processing / handling, big data platforms, data interfacing standards)
• Project Management (of Payload Data Ground Segments, Earth Observation platforms, Geo-information systems, and/or similar projects)
• Degree or equivalent experience in relevant technical subject (e.g. Physics, Remote Sensing, Geology, Civil, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science)
• Understanding of the broader Earth Observation marketplace

Qualities

• Results and timescale driven
• Professional, systematic and thorough
• Self-motivated and inquisitive
• Comfortable working in an international environment
• Flexible and willing to work on a range of activities, to meet business needs
• Good team worker

What We Offer

• Work-life Balance: Flexible and hybrid working options
• Annual Leave: Generous allowance with buy/sell flexibility
• Pension: Award-winning scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
• Healthcare: Company-funded private healthcare via BUPA
• Development: Personal development and training opportunities
• Flexible Benefits: Customizable lifestyle, health, and wellbeing options
• Discounts: Everyday savings with retailers, restaurants, and leisure activities
• Support: Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

At Telespazio UK, the well-being, safety, and development of our people are at the heart of our corporate culture. We actively foster an inclusive, diverse, and stimulating work environment, promoting the principles of equity and the value of diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. In line with Asylum & Immigration legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK or EU (as applicable). Documented evidence of eligibility will be required during the recruitment process. Due to the nature of our work, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.