Senior Technical Program Manager

Spire; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology company in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to oversee complex aerospace projects, ensuring successful execution and compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will manage cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders. This position offers a hybrid work model with extensive support and benefits.

Benefits

Name Your Satellite Program

Generous Time Off Policy

Education Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or space systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and space mission lifecycle.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional engineering teams to deliver project milestones.
• Support system-level design, integration, and verification efforts.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and improve engineering processes.

Skills

Project Planning

Technical Leadership

Stakeholder Collaboration

Compliance with aerospace standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Primavera

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Technical Program Manager to join our dynamic team working at the forefront of space technology. In this role, you will play a critical part in the planning, coordination, and execution of complex aerospace projects including spacecraft development, subsystem development, integration & launch as well as designing for customer concept of operations. You’ll act as the technical interface between engineering teams, project management, and external stakeholders to ensure mission success.

What You’ll Do as a Senior Technical Program Manager

• Project Planning & Execution
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional engineering teams to deliver project milestones on time and within budget.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, risk registers, and technical documentation.
  • Manage engineering change processes, ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Technical Leadership
  • Support system-level design, integration, and verification efforts.
  • Participate in technical reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR etc) and ensure all engineering outputs meet mission requirements.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the product lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Interface with internal teams, subcontractors, government agencies, and customers.
  • Communicate technical and project status clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Compliance & Standards
  • Ensure compliance with aerospace standards (NASA, ESA, DoD, ECSS, etc.) and internal quality systems.
  • Assist in developing and improving engineering processes and best practices.
  • Understand the implementation & execution of Space Product Assurance activities

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or space systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and space mission lifecycle.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Primavera)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills both internally and externally with customer / government stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Primavera) and modeling software (e.g., SolidWorks, MATLAB, STK).
• Experience with satellite systems, propulsion, launch integration, or spacecraft avionics.
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying.

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Global Perks

• Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)
• Launch Attendance
• Generous Time Off Policy
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Family Leave
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

About Spire

We improve life on Earth with data from space.

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.

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