Project Manager (Space)

Lumi Space

Remote, United Kingdom

The exciting bit: you’ll help deliver innovative technologies which are transforming space safety and sustainability from day one. You’ll be part of a small, but fast-growing team and help shape the future of the company. Lots of potential for professional development, and the flexibility to do it the way that suits you.

We are seeking a project manager with demonstrated initiative, enthusiasm, and drive who can inspire and lead a team to execute cutting-edge space projects to a variety of clients. Opportunities exist to also work on grant application writing and business development.

At Lumi Space, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We strive to ensure that our recruitment, development, and retention practices promote equal opportunities for all individuals.

The role will involve

Management of projects from contract commencement through development and delivery of space and ground segments.
To be responsible for all aspects of the project, or a major element of a programme, working in accordance with the established procedures & processes developed within Lumi Space (including schedules, deliverables lists, management plans, risk management/mitigation, reviews, payment milestones etc).
Communication with Lumi Space customers and internal stakeholders.
Monitoring and control of the project finances to ensure the project is delivered within the agreed budget.
Supporting bids, covering deliverables, schedule, costs, risks and customer interactions.

Essential

Proven experience in project management specifically in setting up, running and successfully delivering projects, ideally in a satellite or aerospace engineering industry and for stakeholders such as UKSA, ESA, and Innovate UK.
Experience of interfacing with customers.
Quality assurance and risk management experience.
Good people management skills and team working skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, initiative and a high degree of organisation.
Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and to tight timescales.
Ability to produce and maintain a risk register.
Ability to create a project plan and to translate that into a project schedule within appropriate software tools.
Understanding of contracts and product assurance plans.

Desirable

Familiarity with Innovate UK, Space Agency and MoD (Ministry of Defence) processes
Good experience of implementing contracts
Experience developing satellite / ground station systems
Experience developing electro-optical systems
Ability to work closely with technical teams to understand and grasp concepts and issues and translate those to schedule and cost impacts with a balanced approach to risk
Team expansion, hiring and company culture formation experience would be beneficial
Lumi Space prides itself on being a super flexible company. The role is currently fully remote, with occasional team days in central London.

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