Spaceflight Project Manager: Engineering Delivery Lead

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager for a long-term contract in the space sector. The role requires managing complex engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery, and coordinating multiple stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in aerospace, excellent project management skills, and a relevant certification. You'll work at the forefront of technology, contributing to innovative launch projects while collaborating across business and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in the space sector or aerospace industry.
• Strong track record of delivering engineering projects on time and within budget.
• Technical understanding suitable for supporting decisions in a launch or high-technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholders and ensure successful technical delivery of engineering projects.
• Create, manage, and oversee new and existing work packages and project scopes.
• Lead delivery of verification and validation evidence for the launch vehicle and its subsystems.
• Coordinate stakeholders across propulsion, avionics, structures, and operations.

Skills

Project planning

Risk management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Engineering project delivery

Education

Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP)

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager for a long-term contract in the space sector. The role requires managing complex engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery, and coordinating multiple stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in aerospace, excellent project management skills, and a relevant certification. You'll work at the forefront of technology, contributing to innovative launch projects while collaborating across business and engineering teams.