Space Project Manager Join our team and build the future of space technology We're expanding our team at Alén Space, and are looking for a project manager for our Space projects; with passion in what you do, talented and experienced; to lead our Mission Control Center team and help build the future of space technology.
At Alén Space, quality and flexibility in the design, manufacturing and testing are hallmarks of the company. The quality of the process is achieved through meticulous testing and verification processes, keeping traceability of all the executed activities. The flexibility is achieved thanks to the proximity relationship with our clients and to our supplier agnostic approach. This relationship aims not only at easing the communication process, but also at allowing our commercial clients to take an important role on the design aspects. In this line, we design the most flexible spacecraft platforms, to accommodate subsystem suppliers' changes without heavily impacting the overall mission. Our systems and AIV engineers work closely with the client, in order to take decisions and involve them in the process.
Our team has enhanced a work method that applies the strict quality standards set by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Cooperation for Space Standardization (ECSS). All of our management, system engineering and AIV processes are based on those standards.
The candidate will work as the coordinator of space projects with our clients. She or he will be the point of contact with the client and stakeholders for those projects. The candidate will also be responsible for the coordination of the activities of the technical team involved in the project as well as for the tracking of costs, deliverables, and deadlines.
What you will be doing? Manage multiple projects. Plan the project and track its progress. Identify risks or any other obstacles in the project development. Manage communication with the client and stakeholders to track action items, solve problems, agree changes in the scope, etc. Coordinate meetings and milestones reviews with the client. Coordinate the technical team from different areas to achieve the objectives of the project. Track the costs and time dedicated to the project according to the project plan and the company internal processes. Communicate project metrics, risks and deviations to the operations team. What do we need in our team? At least 2 years of experience in management of technical projects. Good communication skills to successfully translate complex technical concepts to international clients and stakeholders. Proactive attitude to solve problems. Good organizational skills. Outstanding communication skills in English (C1 equivalent). Valuable knowledge:
Knowledge of PMI and agile concepts. Academic background in engineering. Experience with aerospace projects applying ECSS management standards. Knowledge of ISO9001 and similar quality standards. Experience in team management. Experience working with technical requirements. The applicant must have good communication skills and must be able to work autonomously in an effective manner; while cooperating in a potentially international and culturally diverse team.
Moreover, the applicant must have good analytical, organizational and reporting skills; together with a proactive attitude to solve problems individually and an interest in technology development.
Notice: The applicant must be eligible to work and live in the EU. Candidate qualifications and skills Work remotely 60% of the time. Flexible start/finish times; reduced intensive working hours on Fridays and in summer Monday to Friday. Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews, flexible compensation. Wellbeing program: Health, dental, and accident insurance; free fruit and coffee, free lunch every Friday and much more! Personalized career plan development, training, and language learning support. Very committed to inclusion and diversity; we promote equal opportunities in recruitment. If you like what you read, then we might have a match. This is the culture we want to have and keep building. So, if that's also your case, let's get to know each other!
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