Project Manager - Early Phase Space Mission Studies - GomSpace

Project Manager - Early Phase Space Mission Studies - GomSpace GomSpace Project Manager - Early Phase Space Mission Studies Shape the foundations of future space missions We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead early-phase studies and development activities for space missions. In this role, you will be responsible for transforming mission concepts into mature, well-structured programs by coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing institutional interfaces, and ensuring delivery in line with ESA / ECSS standards. You will join our Advanced Missions and Programs team, working at the front end of space programs where mission success is defined through robust studies, sound planning, and disciplined project execution. Your Role As Project Manager for Early Phase Space Activities, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of study and development projects covering mission analysis, system definition, architecture trades, and technology maturation. Your leadership will ensure that projects are executed on time, within budget, and to the quality expected by institutional customers. Your key responsibilities include: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of early-phase study and development projects for space missions (e.g. Phase 0, A, B1). Coordinate work packages across engineering disciplines, product assurance, and ground segment teams. Manage customer and stakeholder relationships, acting as the primary interface with ESA, national space agencies, and industrial partners. Ensure compliance with reference processes and standards (e.g. ESA/ECSS), including preparation and delivery of project documentation and reviews. Oversee project risks, schedules, budgets, and technical milestones, ensuring coherent project control across all contributors. Report regularly to senior management and institutional customers, providing clear visibility on progress, risks, and decision points. What Success Looks Like In the initial phase, success means: Establishing a clear project structure, governance, and execution plan. Building effective collaboration across internal teams and external partners. Developing a deep understanding of the mission objectives, constraints, and stakeholder expectations. Over time, you will be recognized for delivering high-quality early-phase studies that enable informed programmatic decisions, reduce downstream risks, and strengthen long-term relationships with institutional customers. What You Bring You are a project manager with strong experience in space mission studies and early development phases, able to operate confidently at the interface between technical teams and institutional customers. You likely bring: A Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field. 2+ years of experience managing space-related projects, preferably in early mission phases. Proven experience working with ESA, EU and/or national space agencies. Strong understanding of ESA/ECSS project and engineering standards. The ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments. Clear, structured, and confident communication at all organizational levels. Who You Are You bring structure to complexity and clarity to early ambiguity. You are analytical, reliable, and comfortable leading projects where requirements evolve and decisions matter. You are known for: Customer focus - ensuring focus on customer’s success. True leadership - taking ownership and acting with integrity. Open and effective communication - transparent, proactive, and precise. Collaboration mindset - aligning diverse teams toward shared objectives. Execution discipline - ensuring commitments are met in demanding environments. Why Join Us You will play a key role in shaping future space missions at their most decisive stage. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leading institutional customers, influence mission architectures from the start, and contribute to programs with long-term strategic impact. Join our mission You are welcome to send your application in English. Interviews will be conducted on a continuous basis. If you have any questions regarding the position do not hesitate to contact: Edgar Milic, Vice President Advanced Missions, Managing Director Luxembourg. E-mail: edmi@gomspace.com Workplace will be at our premises at 1 Boulevard du Jazz, L-4370 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg or i Aalborg, Denmark. Salary and start date will be individually negotiated. We kindly draw your attention to the fact that we do not receive applications and resumes via e-mail or by personal appearance. This is to protect and show consideration for your personal information. Apply for the job by following the link below. About GomSpace GomSpace is a globally leading designer, integrator and manufacturer of high-end nano and microsatellites for customers in the academic, government and commercial markets. Our positions of strength include systems integration, small satellite subsystems and advanced miniaturized radio technology. At the core of our mission are our core values: Be helpful, communicate openly and frequently, and show true leadership. Our international team is devoted to understanding our customers’ requirements and delivering high quality. We are listed in Stockholm (GOMX), headquartered in Denmark and have subsidiaries in Sweden, Singapore, France, North America and Luxembourg. We have more than 200 employees servicing customers in more than 60 countries. Learn more on www.gomspace.com At GomSpace WE MAKE SPACE YOURS. Join us in shaping the future of space exploration! 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