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Space Technologies Project Manager – Technical Consultancy – To C£85K + Hybrid. Do you have both a passion for and commercial experience relating to Space Technology? Our Client seeks a technically motivated Project Manager with good customer facing skills who can bring a solid understanding of Space standards as well as a strong Engineering background. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of technical challenges.

Applications are sought from technically strong Project Managers who can bring proven experience of managing complex technical projects in the space domain such as satellite systems, remote sensing, software systems or space qualification programmes as well as good knowledge of space standards and regulations (ECSS/ESA).

The responsibilities of the Space Technologies Project Manager:

  • You will lead space sector development projects, delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • You’ll apply structured project management approaches such as Microsoft Project adapted for regulated or space qualified environments.
  • Collaborate with sales teams, technical leads and customer teams to shape opportunities.

The Space Technologies Project Manager should bring:

  • A proven background in managing complex technical projects within the space domain with a good appreciation of ECSS/ESA standards.
  • A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Electronics, Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, Software or Systems.
  • Familiarity with space specific standard challenges and processes such as environmental testing, reliability analysis and system level validation.
  • Good people management skills.
  • Excellent Client facing skills.
  • Solid experience applying project management tools and processes.

A competitive salary up to C£85k will be offered to the successful Space Technologies Project Manager with hybrid working (3 days office / 2 WFH), a Company Bonus Scheme, private medical cover, 25 days holiday and much more.

You must have full eligibility to work in the UK as UK Security Clearance is required.

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