Project Manager in the space industry
Project Manager in the space industry
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Job Description
We are now looking for A Project Manager to us at OHB Sweden
The Project Manager is overall responsible for the execution of his/her projects in the company and towards the Customers. The projects can include the development integration and delivery of a Satellite a Propulsion Subsystem or AOCS subsystem. The position is a key function in the company with impact on many areas including the financial standing and the reputation of the company. One of our latest big project is theAWS satellite thats going to launch soon.
The Project Manager has functional manager responsibility for his/her project team (up to 10 25 people depending on the project and project phase) in the frame of the project activities. He/she has the full responsibility for On Quality On Time and On Cost delivery of his/her project.
The Project Manager is a member of the Project Office team and reports to the Head of Project Office.
Main tasks:
- Main formal interface to the Customer for the projects under his/her responsibility
- Lead the OHB Sweden project team in line with the Project requirements and our project management processes. The project team generally consists of members of the engineering team MAIT/production team Quality department and members of the Project Office team.
- Control and steer projects and initiate remedial actions in case of cost overruns technical issues or schedule slippage.
- Resource planning to secure resources in the matrix of projects/departments in collaboration with the departments managers.
- Contribute to prioritization in case of resource conflicts/overload
- Negotiate with customers regarding changes to project baselines (scope schedule and cost)
Your work experience:
- Proven experience as Project Manager with a track record of covering technical and programmatic aspects (financial schedule contractual)
- Experience from the space industry is a mustand international collaboration is preferable.
Your educational background:
- Academic degree preferable from a technical university or similar
- Strong knowledge of project management discipline and methodology
- Sound technical understanding of mechanical thermal electrical electronical disciplines
- Experience in the space industry our other experience that we see can beapplicable in ourindustry
You as a person:
We believe that you are best suited for the position if the following are in your personality and way of working:
- Ability to effectively negotiate build consensus anticipate and solve problems internally and externally
- Capable of making informed decisions and standing by them
- Authentic leadership style leading with integrity
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally to different stakeholders internally and externally
- Team player
- Ability to work efficiently under high workload
- An interest in the commercial aspects of your projects and achieving a positive commercial outcome.
- You need to be fluent in English both spoken and written. Swedish is an advantage but not a must
We welcome candidates from other countries to apply. When hiring we follow Export controls rules which are based on your country of birth. This is not something we at OHB can decide on is regulated by Export control and we need to follow it.
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