Ground Systems Infrastructure Establishment (GSIE) Project Manager

ESRANGE; Kiruna kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance

Health insurance

Bike leasing program

Pension plan

Extra paid leave

Job summary

ESRANGE, based in Kiruna and Solna, seeks a GSIE Project Manager to lead ground station and antenna infrastructure projects globally. You will coordinate cross‑functional SSC teams, manage schedules, budgets, and risks, and report to senior management on progress and decisions.

The role emphasizes international collaboration, stakeholder communication, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while supporting business development and technical evaluations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder comms

English fluency

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

ESRANGE

Welcome to SSC Space (formerly Swedish Space Corporation), the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology in general and space in particular.

With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, spacecraft consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, and much more.

SSC Space also has one of the world’s largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications. We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.

Are you fueled by a passion for people and the ambition to create an awesome workplace? Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help Earth benefit from space?

If you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as Ground Systems Infrastructure Establishment (GSIE) Project Manager in our Connect team. We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage.

As a GSIE Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering new ground station and antenna infrastructure. You will provide programmatic and technical guidance to support successful project execution.

You will lead the project by coordinating contractor and SSC teams across locations and time zones, ensuring the right competencies are in place.

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, we offer 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 pensions plans, parental pay and insurance.

LOCATION

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

If this opportunity sparks your interest, we encourage you to apply!

When applying, please include your CV. While you are welcome to include a brief personal note or letter, our evaluation will primarily focus on your skills and qualifications as outlined in your CV, ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process.

This position requires approved pre-employment screening. These controls are based on the role that you will fulfill within the company. Additional requirements regarding citizenship may apply.