Senior Space Mission Manager: End-to-End Launch & Ops

Open Cosmos; Porto; Presencial; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Open Cosmos is seeking a Senior Mission Manager based in Portugal to own and oversee complex space missions from early concept through launch and in-orbit operations. You will lead cross-functional teams across systems engineering, AIT, manufacturing, supply chain, and mission operations, translate requirements into executable plans, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and clear communication with customers and

Qualificações

• Strong grasp of project delivery in complex, multidisciplinary environments, ideally within space or high-reliability engineering.
• Solid understanding of satellite systems, payloads, or mission operations.
• Ability to balance scope, schedule, cost, and risk across multiple parallel workstreams.
• Confidence navigating ambiguity and making informed decisions in fast-moving, high-stakes environments.
• Skilled at stakeholder management, able to influence, align, and manage competing priorities.
• Commercial awareness, including contracts, supplier coordination, and delivery frameworks.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations in the space ecosystem.
• Clear, structured communication, able to simplify complexity for different audiences.
• Comfortable using project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, or similar).
• A proactive mindset, spotting risks early and acting before they become issues.
• A collaborative approach, building strong relationships across teams, locations, and partners.
• Resilience and adaptability, staying focused and effective under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Owning the full mission lifecycle from initial requirements through to launch and in-orbit commissioning
• Translating complex mission concepts into clear, executable plans across timelines, resources, and budgets
• Leading multidisciplinary teams across systems engineering, AIT, manufacturing, supply chain, and mission operations
• Acting as the main point of contact for customers, partners, and stakeholders, building trust and maintaining alignment
• Managing expectations through clear communication, structured reporting, and proactive risk management
• Overseeing the integration of mission elements including launch services, ground segment, and regulatory approvals
• Ensuring missions meet technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements at every stage
• Identifying risks early and driving mitigation and recovery plans to keep delivery on track
• Supporting continuous improvement of how we deliver missions as we scale
• Mentoring and guiding other mission managers, helping raise the bar across the team
• Contributing to proposals, mission planning, and cost modelling to support future growth

Conhecimentos

Project delivery in multidisciplinary

Satellite systems / mission operations

Scope, schedule, cost, risk balancing

Ambiguity navigation

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Regulatory & compliance awareness

Clear communication

Project management tools (MS Project,

Proactive risk spotting

Collaboration across teams/locations

Resilience under pressure

Ferramentas

MS Project

Jira

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Open Cosmos is seeking a Senior Mission Manager based in Portugal to own and oversee complex space missions from early concept through launch and in-orbit operations. You will lead cross-functional teams across systems engineering, AIT, manufacturing, supply chain, and mission operations, translate requirements into executable plans, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and clear communication with customers and