Space Manager - Projects

NPAworldwide; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to lead complex projects in space systems and digital infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in technical project management, a PMP or similar certification, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive salary, pension, and the opportunity to work with leading research centers on innovative projects in satellite communications. Flexible hybrid working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Private health insurance

Equity participation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience leading technical or software projects.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or IPMA certification is required.
• Experience with project management tools is necessary.

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

Project management

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

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.