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Project Space Manager

Job in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5, England, UK
Listing for: NPAworldwide
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-06
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Ourclientisanindustryleaderdeliveringinnovative softwareandcommunicationstechnologies thatpowerthenextgenerationof space systems , digitalgroundsegments ,and networkorchestrationplatforms .Theirpioneeringworksupportsglobalsatellitecommunicationsandadvanced

R&Dprogrammesacross Europe,helpingshapethefutureofconnectedspaceinfrastructure.

The Opportunity

We’relookingfora Project Manager whoishighlymotivated,technicallysavvy,andpassionateaboutinnovation.

Thisisanexcitingopportunitytoleadcomplexprojectsattheintersectionof space systems , networkorchestration ,and autonomousdigitalnetworks .

You’llworkcloselywithsoftwareengineers,systemarchitects,andresearchpartnersoverseeingthefullprojectlifecyclefromplanningtodelivery.

Ifyouthriveinafast-pacedenvironmentandenjoymanagingmultidisciplinaryteamsworkingoncutting-edgesatellitecommunicationsand

European

R&Dinitiatives(ESA,Horizon Europe,etc.),thisroleisforyou.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leadcomplexsoftwareandsystemsprojectsfromconcepttodelivery
  • Manageprojectscope,objectives,deliverables,andsuccesscriteriainlinewithstrategicgoals
  • Developdetailedprojectplans,schedules,budgets,andresourceallocations
  • Overseeprojectgovernance,includingprogressreviews,risk management,andchangecontrol
  • Monitor budgets,forecasts,expenditures,andresourceusetoensureefficiency
  • Identifyandmitigateprogrammeandtechnicalrisks,proactivelyresolvingissues
  • Actasthemainpointofcontactforcustomers,partners,andfundingbodies(ESA,European Commission,etc.)
  • Managesubcontractorsandsupplierstoensuretimelyandhigh-qualitydelivery
  • Preparedocumentation,reports,andpresentationsforinternalandexternalstakeholders
  • Contributetobidandproposalwork,providingprojectmanagementinputfornewtenders
  • Promotecontinuousimprovementbycapturinglessonslearnedandimplementingbestpractices
Required Qualifications
  • 5+yearsofprovenexperienceleading technicalorsoftwareprojects (preferablyinspace,defence,ornetworkcommunications)
  • PMP , PRINCE2 ,or IPMA certification
  • Experienceusingprojectmanagementtools(e.g. MSProject ,Jira,orsimilar)
  • Excellentcommunicationskillsandstakeholdermanagementability
  • Comfortableworkinginadynamic,fast-changing environment
  • Willingnesstotraveloccasionallyasrequired
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’sdegreein Engineering , Computer Science , Telecommunications ,orrelatedfield
  • Experience delivering ESA , Horizon Europe ,or defence-related projects
  • Strongunderstandingof networkorchestration , satellitecommunications ,or groundsystems
  • Experience with Agile orhybridprojectmethodologies
What’son Offer
  • Opportunitytoleadhigh-impact,innovativeprojectsinspacetechnologyanddigitalinfrastructure
  • Competitive salary,pension,privatehealthinsurance,andequityparticipation
  • Hybridworkingwithflexiblearrangements(UK-based remote)
  • Collaborationwithleadingresearchcentresandglobalindustrialpartners
  • Exposure to AI-driven networks , space-ground integration ,and cloudmissioncontrol technologies
Eligibility

Applicantsmusthavetherighttoworkinthe United Kingdom .

Equal Opportunity

Ourclientisproudtobean Equal Opportunity Employer  andvaluesdiversityateverylevel.

Wewelcomeapplicationsfromcandidatesofallbackgroundsandexperiences.

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