Senior Manager Innovation Programmes

Eutelsat Communications SA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eutelsat Communications SA is seeking a Senior Manager for Innovation Programmes to oversee the UK-based team and manage key partnerships with ESA and other space agencies. The role requires at least 5 years of experience, an engineering degree, and strong project management skills. Key responsibilities include managing ongoing programmes, coordinating with internal teams, and identifying new partnership opportunities. Collaboration with diverse stakeholders is essential for driving innovation in the space domain.

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.
• Manage ongoing programmes and coordinate with project partners.
• Participate in project reviews with ESA.

Skills

Project management

Team management

Communication skills

Relationship management

Knowledge of NewSpace ecosystem

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification

Job description

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 stakeholdersFluency in English, written and spoken

Where You’ll Work

London, UK