Technical Project Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Technical Project Manager to join Our Client, a leading innovator in the space industry. Operating within the commercial satellite sector, Our Client is renowned for pushing technological boundaries and delivering cutting-edge solutions for space exploration and related applications. Recognised for fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, they offer excellent opportunities for personal growth, involvement in impactful projects, and a dynamic, international working environment.

This strategic hire will play a vital role in the development and deployment of their flagship deployable solar array programme. As the key driver of the project’s success, you will be tasked with overseeing the end-to-end execution of complex hardware initiatives critical to the company’s growth in the space sector. This is an exciting chance to contribute to innovative space power systems and to be a part of a pioneering team shaping the future of sustainable space exploration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the comprehensive management of the deployable solar array project, from concept to delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, risk mitigation, and cross-functional integration across design, manufacturing, and testing teams
• Collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing leads to make informed technical trade-offs, ensuring project milestones are consistently achieved
• Develop, maintain, and communicate the integrated master schedule, proactively identifying critical path activities and addressing potential delays or issues
• Coordinate hardware delivery schedules to align with customer and launch timelines, managing dependencies and working with suppliers to meet integration deadlines
• Facilitate project stand-ups, escalate issues promptly, and ensure clear communication of project health through meaningful KPIs to executive stakeholders
• Drive continuous process improvements, optimise production ramp plans, and create capacity models that support factory scaling and cost-efficiency
• Oversee change management and configuration control processes for hardware in development and production environments
• Mentor and develop junior project engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and high-performance delivery

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
• Proven track record of managing large, complex hardware projects from development through to series production
• At least 5 years’ experience in project management within the aerospace, satellite, or space industry, with direct responsibility for integrated schedules and milestone delivery
• Strong understanding of hardware design, testing, and manufacturing processes in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled in schedule development using tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders and coordinate cross-disciplinary technical teams effectively
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to escalate and resolve issues proactively
• Professional proficiency in English; French language skills are a plus

Additional Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in satellite or launch vehicle programmes within a start-up or innovative space environment
• Familiarity with hardware transition from prototype to production, including factory ramp and cost reduction strategies
• Knowledge of space hardware regulations and quality assurance processes

Join Our Client and Be Part of Tomorrow’s Space Innovation!

If you are a dedicated project management professional with a passion for space technology and a proven ability to deliver complex hardware projects, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to be considered for this impactful opportunity to contribute to the future of space exploration and advanced satellite power systems.