Satellite Programme Lead – Software-Defined Orbit (Hybrid)

Airbus S.A.S.; Todmorden; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Programme Manager to lead the Onesat Payload Major Module within the Onesat programme leadership team. The role is based in the Portsmouth area with a focus on delivering a software-defined satellite that can be reconfigured in orbit.

The role requires experience in complex, high-tech programmes and a manager who develops and supports a team of around 10 direct reports, with strong emphasis on oversight, risk, and customer transparency.

Qualifications

• ONE of the following backgrounds: Telecommunications operations, mobile and network providers; Satellite manufacturing; High tech, mass manufacturing.
• Open and approachable Manager who is passionate about developing and supporting your team, including managing up, rationalising business information and assessing what is relevant to communicate to your team
• Comfortable working within a fluid environment, with a lot of moving parts, happy to ask for support from the wider team
• Interested in a high visibility role, using new and best technologies to support the future of space
• Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of your programme embedded team (~10 direct reports), when to encourage your experts to take the lead and when they need direction
• Enable the programme's success in line with overall commitments including specification, financial coverage, CBS, WBS, Risk & Opportunity management and schedule management
• Ensure overall external customers' satisfaction is met and they continue to have full transparency on the programme progress
• Constantly focus on operational OTOQOC

Education

ONE of the following backgrounds: Telecommunications operations, mobile and network providers; Satellite manufacturing; High tech, mass manufacturing

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Programme Manager to lead the Onesat Payload Major Module within the Onesat programme leadership team. The role is based in the Portsmouth area with a focus on delivering a software-defined satellite that can be reconfigured in orbit.

The role requires experience in complex, high-tech programmes and a manager who develops and supports a team of around 10 direct reports, with strong emphasis on oversight, risk, and customer transparency.