Project Management Assistant

Qabird; Delft; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Delft is seeking a Project Management Assistant to provide daily support to project managers in the small satellite sector. This hybrid role involves resource planning, budget maintenance, and procurement activities. Qualified candidates should have a BSc. or MSc. in a related technical field and up to 1 year of experience in project management, along with strong organizational and communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of experience in project management for complex technical systems.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers daily.
• Engage in resource planning and budget maintenance.
• Report on activity status to project managers.

Skills

MS Office suite

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Solution-driven work ethic

Education

BSc. or MSc. degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

In the fast-growing small satellite market, we are looking for a project management assistant to strengthen the project management team. As PM Assistant, you will be a daily support to the Project Managers who are involved in small-satellite projects, ranging from platforms to complete satellite turn-key deliveries. You will have the opportunity to become part of an international team that is committed to delivering outstanding solutions in a challenging industry. Giving you a unique opportunity to gain hands-on PM experience.

In this position you will play an important role in achieving mission project success, by taking ownership of project control and procurement activities. Key areas will be resource planning, budget maintenance, following up on purchase orders, or liaising between the project and procurement department.

Responsibilities

• Be the daily support to our project managers.
• Take on activities related to:
  • Resource planning.
  • Budget maintenance.
  • Procurement.
• Report on the status of the assigned activities to the project manager.

Qualifications

• You have a BSc. or MSc. degree, preferably in a related technical field as aerospace engineering.
• You have 0-1 year of experience in project management for complex technical systems (preferably hardware and software combinations).
• Solid experience with MS Office suite (Project, Powerpoint, Excel).
• Excellent and straightforward communication skills (English fluent).
• Energetic team player with a positive and open mindset.
• A solution-driven work ethic.
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.

Location

Hybrid

• Delft, Netherlands

Mission Solutions & Engineering