R&D Operations Manager, Space & Remote Sensing

Cosineinnovations; Sassenheim; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Annual bonus based on performance

Hybrid working options

Company bicycle and fitness plan

Initial one-year contract

Job summary

cosine is seeking an Operations Manager to enable our scientists and engineers to focus on breakthrough technologies for space missions. You will act as the operational backbone, coordinating planning, workflows and project reporting across R&D activities.

The role combines hands-on execution with process optimisation and organisational development, working closely with technical leads and management to translate ambitious research objectives into executable plans.

Qualifications

• MSc, Eng or PhD in a scientific, engineering or technical discipline.
• Several years of experience in a research, engineering or R&D environment.
• Experience coordinating complex technical projects with planning and budgeting.
• Strong ability to improve processes and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of operational and administrative processes that support scientific and engineering projects.
• Support the planning and execution of R&D projects, including effort estimations, resource planning, progress tracking and project reporting.
• Develop, standardise and continuously improve workflows, procedures and reporting structures, including procurements, across the remote sensing business unit of cosine.
• Act as a trusted partner to our scientists and engineers, helping them complete operational and project-related requirements while minimising disruption to their technical work.
• Provide management with operational and project portfolio insights, identify improvement opportunities and contribute to the professionalisation and scalability of the organisation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Operational excellence

Process improvement

Planning & budgeting

Hands-on mindset

Education

MSc in engineering or scientific discipline

PhD asset

Job description

cosine is seeking an Operations Manager to enable our scientists and engineers to focus on breakthrough technologies for space missions. You will act as the operational backbone, coordinating planning, workflows and project reporting across R&D activities.

The role combines hands-on execution with process optimisation and organisational development, working closely with technical leads and management to translate ambitious research objectives into executable plans.