Ground Systems Infrastructure Establishment (gsie) Project Manager

SSC Space AB; Jukkasjärvi; On-site; SEK 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Career development

Open and collaborative workplace

Job summary

SSC Space AB in Sweden seeks a results-driven Project Manager to lead global ground station, antenna, and infrastructure initiatives. You will plan, budget, and coordinate teams across countries, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.

Travel internationally as required, coordinate suppliers and contractors, and report to senior management on status, risks, and decisions. Strong English, organisation, and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience managing technical projects for construction, installation or refurbishment of technical infrastructure.
• Ability to coordinate suppliers, contractors and stakeholders across countries and time zones.
• Knowledge of project controls including budgeting, forecasting, scheduling and risk management.
• Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, JIRA).
• Ability to communicate complex technical and program information clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, bid support, and technical evaluations.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and project delivery in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communicator and problem solver with proven negotiation skills, able to translate complex technical issues into business, cost, and risk impacts while driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of ground station, antenna, and associated infrastructure projects worldwide.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, risks, resources, and performance to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Provide timely and effective reporting to senior management on project status, risks, issues, and key decisions.
• Manage contractor procurement, supplier performance, site assessments, and licensing activities.
• Coordinate project logistics, including the import and export of specialized equipment.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet agreed requirements for scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and compliance.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure adherence to applicable regulatory, environmental, and sustainability requirements.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, bid support, and technical evaluations.
• Facilitate effective collaboration between engineering, operations, commercial, and external partner organizations.

Education

Engineering degree / equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Engineering degree (Electrical, Satcom/Telecom, Aerospace, or similar), or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience managing technical projects for construction, installation or refurbishment of technical infrastructure.
• Ability to coordinate suppliers, contractors and stakeholders across countries and time zones.
• Knowledge of project controls including budgeting, forecasting, scheduling and risk management.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA).
• Ability to communicate complex technical and program information clearly to senior stakeholders and management.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, bid support, and technical evaluations.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and project delivery in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communicator and problem solver with proven negotiation skills, able to translate complex technical issues into business, cost, and risk impacts while driving continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of ground station, antenna, and associated infrastructure projects worldwide.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, risks, resources, and performance to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Provide timely and effective reporting to senior management on project status, risks, issues, and key decisions.
• Manage contractor procurement, supplier performance, site assessments, and licensing activities.
• Coordinate project logistics, including the import and export of specialized equipment.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet agreed requirements for scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and compliance.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure adherence to applicable regulatory, environmental, and sustainability requirements.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, bid support, and technical evaluations.
• Facilitate effective collaboration between engineering, operations, commercial, and external partner organizations.

BENEFITS

• A unique opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects and play an active role in both the Swedish and international space industry.
• An excellent opportunity for personal and career development.
• An exciting, international workplace characterized by an open atmosphere and proud employees all over the world.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• In addition to vacation and traditional public holidays, extra paid leave throughout the year, such as time off between Christmas and New Year, Ascension Day, amounting to 6-11 extra days depending on the calendar.
• Wellness allowance of SEK 5,000 per year.
• Health benefits such as voluntary health insurance and regular health checks for eligible employees.
• Access to a benefit bike through a tax‑efficient leasing program.
• Support for employee‑driven activities that promote connection, health, and culture across teams.
• Collective Agreement, including good pension plans, parental pay and insurance.

LOCATION

This is a full‑time, permanent position based at our office in either Solna, Kiruna or Esrange.