Project Manager - SatComs

Onyx-Conseil; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Competitive salary

Job summary

CGI’s Space, Defence and Intelligence unit in Bristol is seeking a Project Manager to join our team and help develop and support ground software for satellites. This permanent, hybrid role will involve guiding software projects and coordinating initiatives across the programme while collaborating with clients and partners.

Preference is given to candidates with current SC clearance or eligibility. The role may require travel to Leatherhead, London, and occasional trips to Europe to meet

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ground software projects to control spacecraft and related systems.
• Coordinate a portfolio of space, defence and intelligence projects and initiatives.
• Interact with customers and stakeholders to progress project delivery.

Job description

The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

CGI is a leading provider of ground segment software for the world's most advanced telecommunications, weather and science satellites. We are on the lookout for a Project Manager to join our long history of developing and supporting the ground software to control these spacecraft, as well as a range of projects and initiatives to develop applications of satellite communications.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, current SC clearance, or eligibility to go through this clearance, is preferred. This is a permanent, hybrid role based out of our Bristol office, with an additional few days per month at other CGI locations, such as Leatherhead and London, to meet with customers and stakeholders. Some short trips to Europe may also be required.