Project Manager – Position Starting in Early 2027

PIAP Space Sp. z o.o; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare package

Life insurance

Access to sports packages

Professional development opportunities

International space projects

Job summary

PIAP Space Sp. z o.o is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead technical projects in the space sector from its Warsaw office.

You will plan, coordinate, and manage multidisciplinary teams to meet financial targets, schedules and customer expectations. The role requires a technical degree and at least 3 years of project management experience, with strong English communication and proficiency in MS Project.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Project Manager delivering technical projects.
• University degree in a technical field (Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or Astronautics).
• Very good command of English (B2) for documentation and international communication.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and MS Project.
• Strong analytical and business-oriented thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects within the Company's areas of activity.
• Planning and coordinating the work of project teams.
• Ensuring projects are delivered in line with financial objectives, project schedules, and customer expectations.
• Maintaining project documentation and reporting on the progress and status of ongoing projects.
• Monitoring project execution and contributing to the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Monitoring project budgets and expenditures.
• Identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with project delivery.
• Coordinating the acceptance of completed project work and deliverables.
• Participating in procurement processes related to project execution.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with customers, partners, and subcontractors.
• Preparing substantive contributions to proposals.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

MS Project

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

English (B2)

Education

Technical degree in Automation/Robotics/Mechatronics/Aerospace/Astronautics

Tools

JIRA

GitLab

Job description

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Project Manager delivering technical projects, including professional experience in the space or aerospace industry.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing projects within the Company's areas of activity.
• Planning and coordinating the work of project teams.
• Ensuring projects are delivered in line with financial objectives, project schedules, and customer expectations.
• Maintaining project documentation and reporting on the progress and status of ongoing projects.
• Monitoring project execution and contributing to the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Monitoring project budgets and expenditures.
• Identifying, assessing, and managing risks associated with project delivery.
• Coordinating the acceptance of completed project work and deliverables.
• Participating in procurement processes related to project execution.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with customers, partners, and subcontractors.
• Preparing substantive contributions to proposals.

Requirements:

• University degree in a technical field (Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or Astronautics preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Project Manager delivering technical projects.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Very good command of English, enabling the preparation of documentation in English, delivering presentations, working on a daily basis in an international team, and maintaining ongoing communication with customers (suggested level: at least B2).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and MS Project.
• Ability to manage project risks and budgets.
• Strong analytical and business-oriented thinking skills.
• Ability to set priorities and assign responsibilities in order to achieve project objectives.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Nice to Have:

• Professional experience in the space or aerospace industry.
• Knowledge of the space or aerospace industry.
• Knowledge of ECSS and AS 9100 standards.
• Experience working with task management systems such as JIRA or GitLab.

We offer:

• Exciting career opportunities in a fast-growing space industry company.
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunity to contribute to international space projects developed within multinational consortia.
• Professional development opportunities, including training, industry networking events, and conferences.
• Private healthcare package.
• Life insurance.
• Access to sports packages.

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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.