Space Delivery Project Manager

NPAworldwide; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to lead innovative software and communication technology projects. This role involves overseeing the full project lifecycle, from planning to delivery, and managing multidisciplinary teams focused on cutting-edge satellite communications and European R&D initiatives. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in technical project management and relevant certifications. Hybrid working is available, offering flexibility and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Private health insurance

Equity participation

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience leading technical or software projects, preferably in space, defence, or network communications.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or IPMA certification.
• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project or Jira.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex software and systems projects from concept to delivery.
• Manage project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.

Skills

Leadership in technical or software projects

Communication skills and stakeholder management

Adaptability to fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Ourclientisanindustryleaderdeliveringinnovative softwareandcommunicationstechnologies thatpowerthenextgenerationof spacesystems , digitalgroundsegments ,and networkorchestrationplatforms .TheirpioneeringworksupportsglobalsatellitecommunicationsandadvancedR&DprogrammesacrossEurope,helpingshapethefutureofconnectedspaceinfrastructure.

TheOpportunity

We’relookingfora ProjectManager whoishighlymotivated,technicallysavvy,andpassionateaboutinnovation.Thisisanexcitingopportunitytoleadcomplexprojectsattheintersectionof spacesystems , networkorchestration ,and autonomousdigitalnetworks .

You’llworkcloselywithsoftwareengineers,systemarchitects,andresearchpartnersoverseeingthefullprojectlifecyclefromplanningtodelivery.Ifyouthriveinafast-pacedenvironmentandenjoymanagingmultidisciplinaryteamsworkingoncutting-edgesatellitecommunicationsandEuropeanR&Dinitiatives(ESA,HorizonEurope,etc.),thisroleisforyou.

KeyResponsibilities

• Leadcomplexsoftwareandsystemsprojectsfromconcepttodelivery
• Manageprojectscope,objectives,deliverables,andsuccesscriteriainlinewithstrategicgoals
• Developdetailedprojectplans,schedules,budgets,andresourceallocations
• Overseeprojectgovernance,includingprogressreviews,riskmanagement,andchangecontrol
• Monitorbudgets,forecasts,expenditures,andresourceusetoensureefficiency
• Identifyandmitigateprogrammeandtechnicalrisks,proactivelyresolvingissues
• Actasthemainpointofcontactforcustomers,partners,andfundingbodies(ESA,EuropeanCommission,etc.)
• Managesubcontractorsandsupplierstoensuretimelyandhigh-qualitydelivery
• Preparedocumentation,reports,andpresentationsforinternalandexternalstakeholders
• Contributetobidandproposalwork,providingprojectmanagementinputfornewtenders
• Promotecontinuousimprovementbycapturinglessonslearnedandimplementingbestpractices

RequiredQualifications

• 5+yearsofprovenexperienceleading technicalorsoftwareprojects (preferablyinspace,defence,ornetworkcommunications)
• PMP , PRINCE2 ,or IPMA certification
• Experienceusingprojectmanagementtools(e.g. MSProject ,Jira,orsimilar)
• Excellentcommunicationskillsandstakeholdermanagementability
• Comfortableworkinginadynamic,fast-changingenvironment
• Willingnesstotraveloccasionallyasrequired

PreferredQualifications

• Bachelor’sdegreein Engineering , ComputerScience , Telecommunications ,orrelatedfield
• Experiencedelivering ESA , HorizonEurope ,or defence-related projects
• Strongunderstandingof networkorchestration , satellitecommunications ,or groundsystems
• Experiencewith Agile orhybridprojectmethodologies

What’sonOffer

• Opportunitytoleadhigh-impact,innovativeprojectsinspacetechnologyanddigitalinfrastructure
• Competitivesalary,pension,privatehealthinsurance,andequityparticipation
• Hybridworkingwithflexiblearrangements(UK-basedremote)
• Collaborationwithleadingresearchcentresandglobalindustrialpartners
• Exposureto AI-drivennetworks , space-groundintegration ,and cloudmissioncontrol technologies

Eligibility

Applicantsmusthavetherighttoworkinthe UnitedKingdom .

EqualOpportunity

Ourclientisproudtobean EqualOpportunityEmployer andvaluesdiversityateverylevel.Wewelcomeapplicationsfromcandidatesofallbackgroundsandexperiences.