Space Program Manager

NPAworldwide; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Manchester is looking for a Project Manager passionate about leading innovative projects in space technology. The role involves managing complex projects, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery. Candidates should have substantial experience in technical project management and relevant certifications. This position offers competitive compensation and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private health insurance

Pension

Equity participation

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading technical or software projects.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or IPMA certification is required.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex software and systems projects from concept to delivery.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, expenditures, and resource use.

Skills

Proven experience leading technical or software projects

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management ability

Comfortable in a dynamic environment

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.