Project Manager - Space Imaging

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialized components is seeking a Project Manager for Space Imaging in Basildon. The role encompasses overseeing strategic R&D projects, ensuring timely delivery through effective project management and cross-functional teamwork, while building strong customer relationships. Candidates should have a solid background in managing project lifecycles and risk management, complemented by strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects through the lifecycle.
• Demonstrable experience energising teams.
• Good understanding of risk management.

Responsibilities

• Managing cross-functional teams of engineers and manufacturing staff.
• Ensuring effective project management techniques are applied.
• Identifying project risks and issues.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

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Project Manager - Space Imaging, Basildon

Client: CBSbutler

Location: Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description:

We are a global leader in specialised components and subsystems for innovative solutions in medical, science, aerospace, defence and industrial applications.

Working with us will enable you to develop and gain experience in the ideas that are behind some of the most advanced technologies in the world.

We are looking for a Project Manager – Space Imaging with drive and commitment to enhance our project management team, manage strategic R&D and customer funded projects, and work with the team to improve management and governance processes.

In this role you will take responsibility for the following:

• Managing cross-functional teams of engineers and manufacturing staff to deliver projects on time, to cost and quality.
• Ensuring effective Project Management techniques are applied and demonstrating adherence to project management process.
• Building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure goals and objectives are clearly communicated, understood, and executed.
• Detailed scheduling of projects in Microsoft Project and publishing into the MS Project Server system.
• Agreeing on appropriate Phase Gate Reviews for Projects and ensuring they are held in a timely manner.
• Identifying project risks, issues, and dependencies, seeking resolution before escalation.
• Interfacing with the Finance Team to establish and monitor budgets, analyzing relevant data such as schedule-derived ETCs and risk cost exposure.

To be successful in this role you are likely to have the following skills and experience:

• Experience managing projects through all or part of the lifecycle from bid to production, with emphasis on production.
• Demonstrable experience energising teams to meet critical timescales and deliver projects.
• Ability to manage customer expectations and avoid scope creep.
• Good understanding of risk management and its use in managing projects.