Project Manager Low LEO - IRIS2

Hispasat; España; On-site; PHP 5,941,771 - 8,318,479; Full time

Job summary

A leading satellite communications company is looking for a Project Manager for the IRIS² project in Romblon, Philippines. This role involves managing satellite procurement processes, overseeing technical negotiations, and contributing to project success. Applicants should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and 15 years of experience in satellite operations and project management. Fluency in English is essential, with additional European languages as an asset. The position requires significant involvement across various facilities and may include on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in satellite procurement or in-orbit operations.
• Experience in managing large EU and ESA projects.
• Demonstrated skills in satellite testing and launch campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Manage Satellite, Platform, and Payload for procurement documents.
• Coordinate technical negotiations for satellite and service contracts.
• Prepare project management plans and milestones.

Skills

Knowledge of satellite equipment and subsystems

Experience with satellite project management

Fluency in English

Education

Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or similar

Job description

Hispasat, as part of the SpaceRISE consortium, is responsible for the technical implementation and ensuring the success of the IRIS² project, leveraging its extensive experience in satellite communications. This collaboration is essential to provide secure and reliable high-performance communication solutions to the European Union and its member states.

To be part of this project, we are looking for a Project Manager Low LEO whose responsibilities will be as follows:

Activities

• Support to the definition, design, development and oversight of a telecommunications satellite constellation program in the area of Program Management (Satellite, Platform and/or Payload).
• Support to the definition, design and development of telecommunications systems based on satellite technology

Responsibilities

• Management of the Satellite, Platform and/or Payload, and Launch Services Request for Proposal (RFP) and the associated technical evaluation
• Coordination and participation in the technical contractual negotiations for Satellite, Platform and/or Payload, and Launch Service Procurements
• Review proposal/contractual documentation (requirements documents, SOW and other) and interpret programmatic plans, high-level architectures, functional diagrams
• Prepare project management plans
• Along institutional contracts milestone plans (ESA, EC), manage preparation of milestones including (support to) negotiation of contract amendments with Customers as well as (Sub-) Contractors
• By using typical PM tools: manage documentation, time schedules, requirements, reviews, manpower resource plans, risk mitigation plans, communication/reports
• In cooperation with Supply Chain teams and Engineering teams, identify project subcontractors and vendors, execute RFPs, set-up and manage subcontracts
• In cooperation with Finance team, manage budgets/resources aiming at cost control and cost anticipation/forecasting
• Report to Program Management on the project evolution
• Management of the satellite design, manufacturing, integration and testing oversight activities
• Management of the unit design, manufacturing and testing review meetings
• Management of the subsystem design, manufacturing and testing review meetings
• Management of the system design, manufacturing and testing review meetings
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Management of the launch campaign and LEOP
• Management of the In Orbit Test Campaign
• Preparation of weekly reports of activities

Minimum requirements

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar
• 15-year experience on a similar position with hands‑on experience or exposure in satellite procurement, satellite equipment manufacturing or in‑orbit operations in GEO and/or LEO
• Experience in managing large EU and ESA projects
• Knowledge in geostationary and LEO communication system architectures and functional operations, covering several of the following aspects:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of satellite equipment and subsystems technologies (Payload and Platform)
2. Demonstrated knowledge of satellite system related activities (e.g.: satellite architecture and dimensioning, system budgets, telecommunications analysis)
3. Demonstrated knowledge of satellite launch services
4. Demonstrated skills in the area of equipment and subsystem manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing (Payload and Platform)
5. Demonstrated skills in the area of satellite manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing
6. Demonstrated skills in the area of satellite launch campaigns and LEOP
7. Demonstrated skills in the area of Satellite In Orbit Testing (Payload and Platform)

Recommendable

• Highly collaborative individual, able to build relationships internally and externally across all levels and functions.
• Proven coordination and priority setting abilities.
• Proven experience in anticipating, managing and mitigating risks.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Other Requirements

• Native to an EU member state and willing to undergo an EU secret clearance process.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, any other European language is considered as an asset.

Location

• Madrid
• Platform and/or Payload Manufacturer facilities, resident as required;
• Platform and/or Payload Unit manufacturer facilities, as required;
• ESTEC, as required;
• European Commission, as required;
• Satellite manufacturer premises, during System AIT Phase, resident as required
• Launch Base, as required;
• Satellite IOT station, as required.
• Be able to provide 24/7 on‑call support during satellite system and Payload/Platform testing.