Senior Project Manager

About the Client:

We are a leading force in the space industry, specialising in advanced satellite technology and space exploration. Our mission is to deliver innovative and reliable solutions for Earth observation, communications, and scientific research.Combining cutting-edge technology with industry expertise, we offer high-performance satellite systems and mission services. Our goal is to transform visionary ideas into reality and advance the frontiers of space exploration.

Position Overview:

Our client seeks a proactive and passionate Project Manager to lead and motivate a team in delivering some of the world's most innovative space projects for a diverse customer base, including institutional, export, and defence sectors. This role involves managing projects from contract commencement through development, delivery of space and ground segments, launch preparation, in-orbit commissioning, and subsequent service delivery and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage projects or aspects, ensuring schedules, deliverables, and risk management are in place.
• Lead day-to-day project activities, driving engineering delivery and keeping alignment with project plans.
• Break down tasks, coordinate resources with engineering leaders, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct major project reviews, managing risks and securing customer payment milestones.
• Monitor project finances, ensuring adherence to budget and supporting bids with programmatic solutions.
• Experience managing projects in satellite or aerospace industries.
• Familiarity with customer interfacing, contracts, and work package systems.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate teams in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing and negotiating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Results-oriented with a proactive approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
• Ability to create and maintain project plans and schedules within MS Project, translating complex concepts into manageable tasks.
• Understanding of commercial terms and their implications on projects, with a good grasp of contracts and product assurance plans.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with risk management processes.

What the Client Offers:

• 32 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with life assurance
• Private medical and international travel insurance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Share incentive plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental pay for new parents
• High street discount scheme