Senior Space Project Manager - Lead Complex Hardware Programs

Orbit Fab; Harwell; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Learning & development allowance

Job summary

Orbit Fab, based at Harwell Campus in the UK, seeks an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead complex technology development and space segment projects. You will shape bids and optimise delivery, with a focus on flight hardware campaigns, stakeholder and supplier management, and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires proven experience managing multi-year, multi-million pound space development projects, negotiating with subcontractors, and

Qualifications

• Five years or more expertise in project management – preferably including space hardware or missions, or with space engineering experience.
• Experience working to deliver complex projects with government agencies, civil or defence. Experience working with ESA is desirable.
• Proven ability to manage multi-million pound space development projects of greater than 2 years duration.
• Proven ability to negotiate, manage and deliver through subcontractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the project teams, and provide clear direction and communication across internal teams, external partner companies and customer/funding organisations.
• Define and maintain project objectives, deliverables and scope, and manage delivery to time, cost and quality while avoiding scope creep.
• Manage the project budget and resources including tracking expenses and labour to keep costs within the defined budget.
• Track project progress and performance against schedule and KPIs, adapting workflows to maintain deadlines.
• Manage project risks and ensure mitigation strategies are implemented; collaborate with the team to resolve issues.
• Coordinate and complete deliverables and milestones (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR) across the project and with customers.
• Support delivery of bids for commercial and institutional projects, including cost estimation and scheduling.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

Budget management

Risk management

Space hardware experience

Job description

Orbit Fab, based at Harwell Campus in the UK, seeks an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead complex technology development and space segment projects. You will shape bids and optimise delivery, with a focus on flight hardware campaigns, stakeholder and supplier management, and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires proven experience managing multi-year, multi-million pound space development projects, negotiating with subcontractors, and