Senior Project Manager - Space

A contract position Outside IR35 for a Senior Project Manager. Previous project delivery on Space programmes is essential.

Key skills required for this role

Project Management, Space/Satellite

Important

Project Management, Space

Immediate start

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage projects or aspects of a project from contract commencement through development and delivery of space and ground segments, launch preparation, in-orbit commissioning, and subsequent service delivery and operations
• Responsible for all aspects of the project, operating in accordance with established procedures and processes (including schedules, deliverables lists, management plans, risk management, technical maturity gates, and earned value management)
• Day-to-day management of the project core team activities to ensure progress aligns with the baseline plan, demonstrating strong leadership and motivation
• Break down work into appropriate work packages and obtain agreements with engineering team leaders for required resources
• Communication with customers and internal stakeholders, including Engineering Functional Managers, Heads of Engineering, Project Accounting, Commercial teams, and the Leadership Team
• Complete management of major project reviews, ensuring successful outcomes to secure corresponding customer payment milestones
• Manage project key risks, ensuring they are identified and captured with measurable mitigation actions
• Monitor and control project finances, ensuring delivery within the agreed budget
• Prepare cost packs in support of business development activities
• Support bids by providing programmatic solutions, covering deliverables, schedule, costs, risks, and customer interactions

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience in project management, particularly in satellite or engineering/aerospace industries
• Experience of interfacing with customers
• Strong background in implementing contracts
• Familiarity with work package systems and matrix management structure
• A degree or equivalent in an engineering or technical discipline is preferable
• Excellent people management skills, capable of motivating and leading a team
• Good teamwork skills and the ability to interface at all levels
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate
• High degree of organisation, self-motivation, and initiative
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Results-oriented with a strong drive to deliver
• Pro-active and able to take initiative
• Decision-making and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to deliver solutions under pressure and tight timescales
• Experience in working closely with technical teams to understand and translate concepts to schedule and cost impacts
• Ability to produce and maintain a risk register and communicate risk philosophies
• Understanding of commercial terms and their project impacts
• Competent in creating project plans and translating them into project schedules within MS Project
• Able to work autonomously and use own initiative
• Understanding of contracts and product assurance plans
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Microsoft Project

If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager with a passion for space projects and looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and dedicated team.

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