Senior Manager Innovation Programmes

Eutelsat; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible schedules

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Eutelsat is seeking a Senior Manager Innovation Programmes to lead the UK Innovation team and drive strategic partnership initiatives with ESA and other European space agencies.

You will manage ongoing programmes, identify new collaboration opportunities, and coordinate with internal teams in France and partners in the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with institutional partners (ESA or similar).
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the UK-based Innovation team.
• Oversee various ongoing programmes, including coordination with project partners and management of contract changes.
• Manage the relationship and reporting to ESA, including participation in project reviews.
• Coordinate interactions with ESA stakeholders and national Space agencies.
• Identify relevant innovation topics and potential collaborative projects for Eutelsat, including screening and evaluation of strategic partnership opportunities.
• Define and structure new partnership initiatives.

Skills

5+ years exp

Strong communication

Coordination skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Be part of a new era in communications, transforming connectivity with Eutelsat – the world’s first GEO-LEO integrated global satellite operator.

As a leader in satellite communications, we provide global connectivity solutions - connecting businesses, communities, and governments around the world. We can connect you at on land, at sea and in the air. We also deliver broadcast television channels and packages, transmitting vital news reports around the world.

With Eutelsat You’ll Get To:

• Pioneer the future of Space Technology
• Bring connectivity to remote frontiers
• Collaborate with customer-centric experts
• Embrace cultural diversity in our global team

In a dynamic industry where passion drives our teams to make a difference to become the most trusted partner for global satellite connectivity, you will elevate your skills in a stretching, rewarding, and meaningful environment. At Eutelsat, we’re united by inclusion and diversity, striving for gender balance and social responsibility, on Earth and in Space.

Why Eutelsat?

• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: With colleagues from over 75 countries, we embrace our global DNA and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are proud that one-third of our executive team and 60% of our board are represented by women.
• Ways of Working That Drive Us: As "One Team," we work collaboratively towards shared goals, with customer-centricity, respect, and inclusivity as our guiding principles.
• Sustainability at Our Core: At Eutelsat, sustainability is more than just a word; it’s woven into our strategy. We’re dedicated to balancing social, environmental, and economic growth — both on Earth and in space.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible schedules and hybrid work options to help you balance your personal and professional life. At Eutelsat, we are committed to supporting your well-being and ensuring you have the flexibility you need to succeed both at work and at home.

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Manager Innovation Programmes to join our Innovation team and play a critical role in the management of ongoing partnership programmes as well as the identification and development of new programmes in the UK and in the rest of Europe. In this position, you will work closely with ESA, UKSA and other European Space agencies, newspace startups and larger groups developing innovative solutions in the space domain. You will manage junior colleagues based in the UK, interact with the rest of the Innovation team based in France and collaborate with colleagues from satellite operations, engineering, finance, procurement and other internal teams. You will be directly responsible for the initiation, delivery and evolution of strategic initiatives that drive innovation across Eutelsat.

Who You Are:

• You are an experienced manager in the space ecosystem, with experience of team management and internal reporting to senior management
• You are familiar with the NewSpace ecosystem, especially in the UK
• You have project management experience with ESA and National Space agencies on Innovation programmes

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee the UK-based Innovation team
• Oversee various ongoing programmes, including coordination with project partners and management of contract changes
• Manage the relationship and reporting to ESA, including participation in project reviews
• Coordinate interactions with ESA stakeholders and national Space agencies
• Identify relevant innovation topics and potential collaborative projects for Eutelsat, including screening and evaluation of strategic partnership opportunities
• Define and structure new partnership initiatives

What You’ll Need:

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role
• An Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification
• Experience with institutional partners (ESA or similar)
• Strong communication and coordination skills across diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Fluency in English, written and spoken

Where You’ll Work:

London, UK

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