Project Manager - Satellites & Launchers
Our client is searching for a Project Manager for Satellite and Launcher equipment to join on a permanent basis.
Responsibilities
Our project managers are responsible for the overall solution during the entire project life cycle.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
- Managing internal and customer projects in compliance with all processes and national and international guidelines
- Resource planning/ monitoring for the successful completion of orders/work packages
- Achievement of project objectives in terms of time, scope, costs, quality and customer satisfaction
- Implementation of a proactive risk and opportunity management
- Coordination of customer requirements and technology trends taking into account product strategy and market requirements
- Contribution to the preparation of proposals (bid management) and contract negotiations with customers, partners and suppliers
- Management and Planning of product development as well as operational and acceptance activities on industrial and customer side
- Managing relationships with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and with all internal stakeholders as required
- Presentations and workshops (internally and with customers)
- Participation in events, fairs, conferences
- Support the preparation of product strategy and the derived product development roadmaps and business plans
Profile
- Academic degree in Engineering; ideally Mechanical / Structural
- 5 years in the space industry
- Experience in project management and in managing of (international) teams are desirable
- Good knowledge of project management processes, methods and tools (project management certification is an advantage)
- Excellent communication skills, practical approach and good interpersonal skills
- Open-minded and confident appearance
- Intercultural competence and ability to work in teams
- Analytical and strategic thinking
- Structured and solution-oriented way of working
- Personal responsibility, ability to work under pressure and independently
- Ability to act flexible and proactively
- English & French: fluent/ negotiation level