Space Commercialisation Manager

EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY; Harwell; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency (ESA) seeks a leader to guide the growth of commercialisation networks across ESA member states and internationally. You will manage daily activities of the Network partners, drive procurement and contract processes, and develop pathways to accelerate space economy projects.

You will work across ESA Business Incubation Centres, Phi-Labs, and other partners, coordinating with national delegations to broaden impact, while building a European industrial development strategy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in technology and innovation is required for this post together with 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Alternatively, candidates with a bachelor’s degree, complemented by an additional four (8) years of relevant professional experience can be considered.

Responsibilities

• Daily technical and project management of assigned ESA Commercialisation Network partners.
• Overseeing a portfolio of commercialisation activities supported by Network partners and ScaleUp Marketplace.
• Contract management of assigned Network partners, including reports and reviews.
• Strengthening network partner activities and setting up new activities and procurements.
• Coordinating with national delegations to drive stakeholder meetings and development pathways.

Skills

Business management

Stakeholder management

Space industry trends

Technical domains

Relationship management

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

European Space Agency (ESA) seeks a leader to guide the growth of commercialisation networks across ESA member states and internationally. You will manage daily activities of the Network partners, drive procurement and contract processes, and develop pathways to accelerate space economy projects.

You will work across ESA Business Incubation Centres, Phi-Labs, and other partners, coordinating with national delegations to broaden impact, while building a European industrial development strategy.