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Senior Project Manager [In-Orbit Cryo Systems]

LuxembourgFull-time2026-11-11 → 2026-11-12
Based in European UnionVisa sponsorship offered

Core

Plan, lead, and deliver ESA-funded in-orbit cryo system projects from proposal through close-out, managing multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and institutional stakeholders.

Role type

Senior Project Manager (Space Systems)

Builds

In-orbit services and space systems for institutional customers and ESA programmes

Domain

Aerospace / Space Systems

Required skills

Project planning and scheduling, Budget and cost control, Requirements management, Subcontractor management, Risk management, ESA/ECSS review process knowledge

Preferred skills

French language, Hardware integration and test experience, Multi-country stakeholder management

Technologies

Classical ESA/ECSS review cycle tools, Earned Value Management, Integrated Master Schedule

Responsibilities

Plan, track, and deliver assigned ESA projects including integrated master schedule and critical path; Lead projects through classical ESA/ECSS review cycle (SRR, PDR, CDR, QR, AR); Own the scope and requirements baseline with system engineering; Coordinate project teams and interfaces across disciplines; Manage subcontractors and partners through work-package handovers; Own the budget and forecast cost to complete; Maintain risk register and drive recovery plans; Act as main point of contact for ESA and institutional stakeholders.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC