Project Manager | Guildford | Competitive salary + strong package
Are you an experienced Project Manager? Are you interested in working for an industry leading Space & Satellite Company? Do you want to work on cutting edge Space and Satellite projects and technologies?
Then this might be the role for you!
Our client is looking for an experienced passionate Project Manager to join their existing highly skilled multidisciplinary team to lead on a variety of world leading space projects.
Responsibilities
Lead entire project lifecycles, including space and ground segments, launch, commissioning, and operational delivery
Manage complex, multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix structure, providing strong leadership and motivation
Create and track project plans, schedules, deliverables, budgets, and risk registers using tools like MS Project and Earned Value Management
Act as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment
Prepare and manage project reviews and customer milestone payments
Control project finances, ensuring delivery to scope, time, and budget
Support bid teams by developing programme schedules, cost packs, and risk strategies for new opportunitiesExperience, Knowledge & Skills
You’ve successfully delivered complex engineering or technical projects, ideally in the satellite, space, defence, or aerospace sector
You hold a degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a related technical field
You’re a natural team leader who can inspire, guide, and bring out the best in cross-functional teams
Your interpersonal skills shine with both customers and colleagues. You’re persuasive, articulate, and a confident negotiator
You’re self-motivated, results-driven, and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
Project planning and scheduling (Microsoft Project expertise essential)
Risk management and financial oversight
Customer relationship management
Understanding of commercial contracts and technical development processes
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with product assurance plans and matrix management structuresWhat’s in it for you?
Highly competitive Salary.
Flexible hybrid working policies.
32 days annual leave + BH.
Annual Company Bonus Scheme.
Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
Life Assurance (6X salary).
Private Health Care.
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.
Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes