Project Manager with Space experience

OHB Sweden AB; Kista; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

OHB Sweden AB is seeking a Project Manager to lead a large satellite production team and manage multiple concurrent projects in Sweden. The role includes overseeing development, integration, and delivery of satellites and sub-systems, with close collaboration across departments and direct customer contact.

You will drive resource planning, ensure adherence to budgets and schedules, and maintain high standards of quality across complex space programs.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of experience as Project Manager in the space industry, managing technical and programmatic aspects.
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex satellite projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large team dedicated to satellite production.
• Oversee the execution of multiple projects ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Resource planning across projects/departments in collaboration with department managers.
• Serve as primary contact for customers impacting financial performance and company reputation.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Space industry experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Technical university degree

Job description

Are you passionate about space technology and looking to advance your career in a dynamic and innovative environment? OHB Sweden is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to lead and manage a large team in the production of satellites.

At OHB Sweden, we are specialized in the comprehensive development of satellites, encompassing the analysis, design, manufacturing, and testing of both hardware and software for space missions in, for example, communication, earth observation and space research for institutional and commercial customers within and outside Europe.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the overall execution of multiple projects, which may involve a single satellite or a constellation of several satellites. These projects can include the development, integration, and delivery of a Satellite, Propulsion Sub-system, or AOCS sub-system.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large team dedicated to satellite production.
• Oversee the execution of multiple projects, ensuring they meet quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Resource planning to secure resources in the matrix of projects/departments in collaboration with the departments managers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for our customers, impacting the financial performance and reputation of the company.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as Project Manager in the space industry with a track record of covering technical and programmatic aspects
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship management abilities.

Your educational background

• Academic degree, preferable from a technical university or similar
• Strong knowledge of project management discipline and methodology

You as a person

We believe that you are best suited for the position if the following are in your personality and way of working:

• Authentic leadership style, leading with integrity
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally to different stakeholders, internally and externally
• Ability to effectively negotiate, build consensus, anticipate, and solve problems, internally and externally
• Capable of making informed decisions and standing by them
• Team player

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a pioneering team working on cutting-edge satellite technology.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects, such as the AWS satellite, which was successfully launched in 2024.
• Enhance your professional skills in a supportive and innovative environment.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the future of space technology, we would love to hear from you!