Senior Project Manager - Satellites Join the Redwire Space team in developing and fielding end‑to‑end innovative mission‑critical space system solutions for next‑generation space architecture. At Redwire, you will work closely with customers from concept development through mission operations to ensure mission success.
Responsibilities
Delivery of the space projects to the agreed baseline including customer satisfaction, time, cost, and quality.
Create, monitor, and keep track of the project plan, schedule, risk register, and financial status to ensure the project is delivered on time, to budget, and to the required quality.
Lead and align with the cross‑functional technical team and subcontractors to meet contractual obligations and ensure efficient project execution.
Communicate and report, in both written form and oral presentation, on the project progress to customer and internal at Redwire. Seek for solutions in case of deviations from the baseline, issues or conflicts.
Manage the risks in your project by proper identification, quantification, and definition of mitigation actions for the risks on your project.
Follow‑up of subcontractors to guarantee timely delivery of units, analysis, or test results and related data packs; all within the agreed cost and quality.
Develop and maintain a positive engagement with customers, partners, and suppliers.
With the support of the relevant resource managers, ensure your project is appropriately resourced. Support the people managers with development of team members.
Qualifications
Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in an engineering or scientific discipline, with 5+ years of relevant experience in project management.
Experience in project management of space projects is a must.
Knowledge and experience in project management processes and methodologies.
Experience of budget and resource management in a project management context.
Ability to effectively influence, communicate, and negotiate with all levels of management and project stakeholders. Empower and inspire people to achieve success.
Experience with projects with a complex customer chain.
Effective communication skills.
Experience in negotiation & conflict management.
Problem solver.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a team, and to deliver high quality outputs in a timely manner.
Fluent in English, knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
Offer You’ll not only get to work in a well‑known space company offering flexibility, work‑life balance, and an open and friendly working environment, but you will also become one of the privileged project managers that can say some of their projects are actually orbiting Earth!
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Requirements for Acceptance and Relocation
Have a police/criminal record check that is not more than six months old.
Be approved by ITAR regulations.
Be uploaded to the greenhouse portal.
Apply directly or be uploaded by a recognized partner.
Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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