Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager | Space & Satellite | Contract | 6-12 months | Outside IR35

Are you ready to lead some of the world’s most innovative space projects? We’re seeking a proactive, passionate, and proven Project Manager to take the helm of mission-critical programmes for a diverse customer base – from institutional clients and defence agencies to commercial and export markets.

Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment where big ideas become real missions. You’ll lead a cross-functional team delivering complex projects across space and ground segments, launch campaigns, and in-orbit operations – and you’ll do it all backed by one of the most respected teams in the satellite industry.

Responsibilities:
You’ll be responsible for driving the full lifecycle of projects – from contract kick-off through design, development, delivery, launch, commissioning and ongoing operations.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading project delivery across engineering, commercial, financial, and operational functions.
• Managing schedules, deliverables, risk, and earned value using structured internal processes.
• Motivating and coordinating cross-functional teams to hit project milestones.
• Customer and stakeholder engagement across internal teams and external clients.
• Owning project reviews and securing milestone payments.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and tracking financial health of the programme.
• Supporting bids and business development with programmatic inputs.
• Translating technical scope into cost, schedule and risk implications.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven track record in Project Management, ideally within the space and satellite sector.
• Hands-on experience managing complex technical projects and interfacing with customers.
• Deep understanding of project financials, risk registers, schedules, and contract implementation.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and align multidisciplinary teams to deliver results.
• Skilled communicator – confident dealing with everyone from engineers to execs.
• A degree in engineering or a technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Expertise with Microsoft Project and MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience working in matrix management environments.
• Familiarity with commercial terms and product assurance.
• Capability to break down and structure work packages for efficient delivery.

What’s in it for you?

• Outside IR35 contract with highly competitive rates.