Senior Space Project Manager

Orbit Fab; Vale of White Horse; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Learning and development allowance

Job summary

Orbit Fab seeks a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex technology development and space segment projects, and to contribute to bids structured for successful delivery.

The ideal candidate will be technically proficient with experience in flight hardware campaigns and strong stakeholder and supplier management skills; enthusiasm for a fast-paced startup environment is a plus as you drive a burgeoning space economy from our Harwell Campus UK office.

Qualifications

• Five years or more expertise in project management, preferably in space hardware or missions.
• Experience delivering complex projects with government agencies, civil or defence; ESA exposure desired.
• Proven ability to manage multi-million pound space development projects over 2+ years.
• Proven ability to negotiate, manage and deliver through subcontractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project teams, providing clear direction across internal and external stakeholders.
• Define objectives, deliverables and scope, and ensure delivery on time, cost and quality.
• Manage project budget and resources, tracking expenses and labor within budget.
• Track progress and KPIs, adjusting workflows to meet deadlines.
• Manage risks and mitigation strategies, solving issues with the project team.
• Coordinate deliverables and milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR) across the organization.
• Support bids for commercial and institutional projects, including cost estimation and scheduling.

Skills

Project management

Space hardware experience

Stakeholder management

Contract/subcontract management

Risk management

Bid support / cost estimation

Job description

Orbit Fab seeks a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex technology development and space segment projects, and to contribute to bids structured for successful delivery.

The ideal candidate will be technically proficient with experience in flight hardware campaigns and strong stakeholder and supplier management skills; enthusiasm for a fast-paced startup environment is a plus as you drive a burgeoning space economy from our Harwell Campus UK office.