Program Manager
6 days ago
London
We’re seeking a Program Manager with proven experience in delivering complex space programs to join our team. In this high-impact role, you’ll take full ownership of end-to-end program delivery—from early concept development through launch, operations, and end-of-life. You'll lead cross-functional teams, manage customer relationships, and ensure that program milestones are met with technical excellence, on time and on budget. Responsibilities • Lead the end-to-end execution of space programs, from feasibility studies to mission close-out, • Oversee daily project management activities, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, schedule, and quality, • Own and manage complex contracts with institutional, government, and commercial customers, • Collaborate with system architects, technical leads, and engineering teams to ensure mission success, • Lead multidisciplinary teams across flight, ground, and program segments, • Manage financial planning, resource allocation, and risk mitigation throughout the program lifecycle, • Supervise subcontractors and procurement processes to meet technical and commercial requirements, • Ensure satellite compatibility and launcher integration within required timelines and performance parameters, • Support new business initiatives including proposals, bids, and contract negotiations, • Contribute to the development and improvement of internal program execution processes, • Represent in promotional, stakeholder, and public engagement activities, • Play an active role in building our growing team, including supporting recruitment effort What Success Looks Like • Seamless delivery of programs across the full mission lifecycle, • Programs delivered on schedule, within budget, and to high-quality standards, • Objectives aligned with strategic mission are consistently achieved, • Client satisfaction and stakeholder trust built through transparency and performance, • Continuous contribution to the scaling and maturing of program management practices Must Have • 8+ years of experience in the spacecraft industry, with at least 3 years in technical or project leadership roles, • Full lifecycle experience with satellite missions, from business development to delivery and operations, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams across engineering and business disciplines, • Deep understanding of LEO, MEO, or GEO spacecraft systems and mission design, • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple critical paths concurrently, • Comfortable interacting with institutional and commercial customers (e.g., LSA, ESA) Nice to Have • Strong contract negotiation and client-facing experience, • Background in spacecraft systems, AIT, or mission operations, • Experience working in or leading bid and proposal development, • Financial literacy and a strategic mindset, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Knowledge of in-orbit servicing, space debris removal, or satellite operations