Project Manager Low LEO - IRIS2

Description:

Hispasat, as part of the SpaceRISE consortium, is responsible for the technical implementation and ensuring the success of the IRIS² project, leveraging its extensive experience in satellite communications. This collaboration is essential to provide secure and reliable high-performance communication solutions to the European Union and its member states.

To be part of this project, we are looking for a Project Manager Low LEO whose responsibilities will be as follows:

Activities:

• Support to the definition, design, development and oversight of a telecommunications satellite constellation program in the area of Program Management (Satellite, Platform and/or Payload).
• Support to the definition, design and development of telecommunications systems based on satellite technology

Responsibilities:

• Management of the Satellite, Platform and/or Payload, and Launch Services Request for Proposal (RFP) and the associated technical evaluation
• Coordination and participation in the technical contractual negotiations for Satellite, Platform and/or Payload, and Launch Service Procurements
• Review proposal/contractual documentation (requirements documents, SOW and other) and interpret programmatic plans, high-level architectures, functional diagrams
• Prepare project management plans
• Along institutional contracts milestone plans (ESA, EC), manage preparation of milestones including (support to) negotiation of contract amendments with Customers as well as (Sub-) Contractors
• By using typical PM tools: manage documentation, time schedules, requirements, reviews, manpower resource plans, risk mitigation plans, communication/reports
• In cooperation with Supply Chain teams and Engineering teams, identify project subcontractors and vendors, execute RFPs, set-up and manage subcontracts
• In cooperation with Finance team, manage budgets/resources aiming at cost control and cost anticipation/forecasting
• Report to Program Management on the project evolution
• Management of the satellite design, manufacturing, integration and testing oversight activities
• Management of the unit design, manufacturing and testing review meetings
• Management of the subsystem design, manufacturing and testing review meetings
• Management of the system design, manufacturing and testing review meetings
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Management of the launch campaign and LEOP
• Management of the In Orbit Test Campaign
• Preparation of weekly reports of activities

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar
• 15-year experience on a similar position with hands-on experience or exposure in satellite procurement, satellite equipment manufacturing or in-orbit operations in GEO and/or LEO
• Experience in managing large EU and ESA projects
• Knowledge in geostationary and LEO communication system architectures and functional operations, covering several of the following aspects:

Recommendable:

• Highly collaborative individual, able to build relationships internally and externally across all levels and functions.
• Proven coordination and priority setting abilities.
• Proven experience in anticipating, managing and mitigating risks.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Other Requirements:

• Native to an EU member state and willing to undergo an EU secret clearance process.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, any other European language is considered as an asset.

Location:

• Madrid
• Platform and/or Payload Manufacturer facilities, resident as required;
• Platform and/or Payload Unit manufacturer facilities, as required;
• ESTEC, as required;
• European Commission, as required;
• Satellite manufacturer premises, during System AIT Phase, resident as required
• Launch Base, as required;
• Satellite IOT station, as required.

• Be able to provide 24/7 on-call support during satellite system and Payload/Platform testing.