Space Imaging Project Manager - Hybrid (Remote 1 Day)

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CBSbutler is seeking a Project Manager - Space Imaging in Chelmsford with hybrid working (1 day WFH). The role focuses on managing strategic R&D and customer-funded projects, while improving management and governance processes.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams and coordinate project scheduling and governance across complex engineering programmes. Responsibilities include delivering projects on time and within cost/quality targets, maintaining strong customer

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects from bid to production with focus on manufacturing.
• Proven ability to energise teams to hit critical timescales.
• Strong understanding of risk management to steer projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams of engineers and manufacturing staff to deliver projects on time, cost and quality.
• Apply robust project management methods and governance across the programme.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to align goals.
• Schedule projects in Microsoft Project and report progress in the Project Server system.
• Define appropriate Phase Gate Reviews and ensure timely execution.
• Identify risks, issues and dependencies; escalate as needed for resolution.
• Collaborate with Finance to monitor budgets with schedule- derived data.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Vendor coordination

Budgeting

Tools

MS Project

Job description

CBSbutler is seeking a Project Manager - Space Imaging in Chelmsford with hybrid working (1 day WFH). The role focuses on managing strategic R&D and customer-funded projects, while improving management and governance processes.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams and coordinate project scheduling and governance across complex engineering programmes. Responsibilities include delivering projects on time and within cost/quality targets, maintaining strong customer