Space Programme Manager

A leading space technology organisation is looking to add a Programme Manager to their growing UK Space team. Chroma are supporting the search to help meet increasing demand across advanced satellite communications, payload development and space technology programmes.

This role offers the opportunity to lead complex space programmes from bid phase through to delivery, working closely with engineering, production, quality and customer teams. It's an excellent opportunity for a Programme Manager who enjoys managing multiple technical workstreams, driving customer engagement and ensuring successful delivery of highly innovative space projects.

Programme Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing complex technical programmes or projects
• Strong understanding of the full programme lifecycle from bid through execution and close-out
• Experience managing programme budgets, schedules and resource allocation
• Experience identifying, mitigating and managing programme risks and dependencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience using project scheduling and planning tools
• Strong stakeholder and customer management skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and drive programme delivery
• Ability to travel as required

The following experience would be beneficial:

• Space industry experience
• Experience managing the development of spaceflight hardware and/or software
• Familiarity with communications payload technologies
• Experience working with complex systems, analysis and testing activities
• Knowledge of ECSS or other international standards
• Experience with formal configuration control processes
• Capture management and proposal writing experience
• Experience supporting contract negotiations and business development activities
• Experience managing multiple projects or work packages within a larger programme environment

This is a hybrid position offering the opportunity to work on highly innovative space programmes within a collaborative and fast-paced engineering environment.

If you have the required skills and experience for this Programme Manager role, then please get in touch ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV. You can apply directly or contact Matthew Blackwood.

If this role isn't of interest but you know someone who could be a good fit, Chroma Recruitment operates a referral scheme.