Senior Project Manager

About the Client:

Our client is a pioneering company in the field of space sustainability and debris removal, developing innovative technologies to mitigate risks associated with space debris. They are dedicated to securing long-term spaceflight safety through debris removal solutions and advocating for international cooperation in space sustainability efforts. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, our client is shaping the future of space exploration.

Position Overview:

Take on a pivotal role in leading or supporting the delivery of space sustainability projects within a collaborative, matrixed project and engineering environment. You'll work with a range of teams—internally and externally—including engineering, bid/commercial, customers, and suppliers, to maintain the balance of quality, cost, schedule, and risk to achieve successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support the design and delivery of complex space missions or project components, coordinating matrixed project and engineering teams.
• Plan and manage project review gates, including the production of associated deliverables.
• Ensure a balanced approach to quality, cost, schedule, and risk while delivering project outputs.
• Contribute to mission concept studies, technical packages, and bid activities in support of the broader business.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and program partners as needed to support project activities.
• Provide reporting and accountability to business and senior management.

Qualifications:

• Over 5 years of project/program management experience in the space or aerospace industries, with a track record of successful missions.
• Proactive, collaborative, and driven to achieve team success.
• Strong technical project management skills, including delivery, schedule, financial, and risk management.
• Experience leading teams and managing project review gates (e.g., PDR, CDR).
• Full mission lifecycle experience from requirements to operations.
• Knowledge of lean engineering, engineering processes, and standards (e.g., ECSS).
• High standards of integrity and strong negotiation skills.
• Technical degree required.
• Experience with spacecraft systems (e.g., GNC, C&DH, Propulsion) and awareness of AIV processes.
• Experience in supplier management, debris removal, and working with challenging customers or suppliers.
• Experience in bid support, financial accounting, quality assurance, or business development.
• Experience collaborating with international teams in a fast-paced environment.

What the Client Offers:

• Competitive base salary.
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse, and dynamic international team on cutting-edge technology.
• Flexible working arrangements around core hours in a supportive environment.
• Hybrid working options (depending on role requirements).
• 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) plus 8 days bank holidays.
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
• Private healthcare (taxable benefit).
• Relocation allowance and visa sponsorship for eligible employees.
• Access to a new state-of-the-art office and cleanroom facility.
• Regular social events.