Space Delivery Project Manager in Bristol

Ourclientisanindustryleaderdeliveringinnovative softwareandcommunicationstechnologies thatpowerthenextgenerationof spacesystems , digitalgroundsegments ,and networkorchestrationplatforms .TheirpioneeringworksupportsglobalsatellitecommunicationsandadvancedR&DprogrammesacrossEurope,helpingshapethefutureofconnectedspaceinfrastructure.

TheOpportunity

We’relookingfora ProjectManager whoishighlymotivated,technicallysavvy,andpassionateaboutinnovation.Thisisanexcitingopportunitytoleadcomplexprojectsattheintersectionof spacesystems , networkorchestration ,and autonomousdigitalnetworks .

You’llworkcloselywithsoftwareengineers,systemarchitects,andresearchpartnersoverseeingthefullprojectlifecyclefromplanningtodelivery.Ifyouthriveinafast-pacedenvironmentandenjoymanagingmultidisciplinaryteamsworkingoncutting-edgesatellitecommunicationsandEuropeanR&Dinitiatives(ESA,HorizonEurope,etc.),thisroleisforyou.

KeyResponsibilities

• Leadcomplexsoftwareandsystemsprojectsfromconcepttodelivery
• Manageprojectscope,objectives,deliverables,andsuccesscriteriainlinewithstrategicgoals
• Developdetailedprojectplans,schedules,budgets,andresourceallocations
• Overseeprojectgovernance,includingprogressreviews,riskmanagement,andchangecontrol
• Monitorbudgets,forecasts,expenditures,andresourceusetoensureefficiency
• Identifyandmitigateprogrammeandtechnicalrisks,proactivelyresolvingissues
• Actasthemainpointofcontactforcustomers,partners,andfundingbodies(ESA,EuropeanCommission,etc.)
• Managesubcontractorsandsupplierstoensuretimelyandhigh-qualitydelivery
• Preparedocumentation,reports,andpresentationsforinternalandexternalstakeholders
• Contributetobidandproposalwork,providingprojectmanagementinputfornewtenders
• Promotecontinuousimprovementbycapturinglessonslearnedandimplementingbestpractices

RequiredQualifications

• 5+yearsofprovenexperienceleading technicalorsoftwareprojects (preferablyinspace,defence,ornetworkcommunications)
• PMP , PRINCE2 ,or IPMA certification
• Experienceusingprojectmanagementtools(e.g. MSProject ,Jira,orsimilar)
• Excellentcommunicationskillsandstakeholdermanagementability
• Comfortableworkinginadynamic,fast-changingenvironment
• Willingnesstotraveloccasionallyasrequired

PreferredQualifications

• Bachelor’sdegreein Engineering , ComputerScience , Telecommunications ,orrelatedfield
• Experiencedelivering ESA , HorizonEurope ,or defence-related projects
• Strongunderstandingof networkorchestration , satellitecommunications ,or groundsystems
• Experiencewith Agile orhybridprojectmethodologies

What’sonOffer

• Opportunitytoleadhigh-impact,innovativeprojectsinspacetechnologyanddigitalinfrastructure
• Competitivesalary,pension,privatehealthinsurance,andequityparticipation
• Hybridworkingwithflexiblearrangements(UK-basedremote)
• Collaborationwithleadingresearchcentresandglobalindustrialpartners
• Exposureto AI-drivennetworks , space-groundintegration ,and cloudmissioncontrol technologies

Eligibility

Applicantsmusthavetherighttoworkinthe UnitedKingdom .

EqualOpportunity

Ourclientisproudtobean EqualOpportunityEmployer andvaluesdiversityateverylevel.Wewelcomeapplicationsfromcandidatesofallbackgroundsandexperiences.