Mechanism - Project Manager

Mechanism - Project Manager

The Exploration Company

Multiple Locations

Key responsibilities:

In your capacity as a Nyx Earth Mechanism Project Manager, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

Project leadership:

• Lead and manage, providing guidance, motivation, and strategic direction;
• Define project goals, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Technical oversight:

• Build the work logic, including the development and qualification approach in collaboration with the system technical responsible;
• Frequent travel to Belgium;
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with technical specifications and project requirements;
• Monitor technological advancements and integrate innovative solutions into the project.

Budget and resource management:

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation;
• Work closely with finance and procurement teams to acquire necessary resources and materials.

Timeline and milestone tracking:

• Develop and maintain a detailed project timeline, setting clear milestones and deadlines;
• Regularly monitor progress, identifying potential risks, and implementing corrective actions as needed.

Collaboration and communication:

• Foster effective communication within the project team and with external stakeholders;
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including mission control, ground operations, and external partners.

Regulatory compliance:

• Ensure adherence to all relevant space exploration regulations and standards;
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address any regulatory issues.

Risk management:

• Identify and assess project risks, developing mitigation strategies to minimize potential obstacles;
• Implement proactive measures to address unforeseen challenges and ensure project success.

Quality assurance:

• In collaboration with the quality responsible, establish and enforce rigorous quality control processes to ensure the reliability and safety of the orbital space vehicle;
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to implement best practices.

Documentation:

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and progress reports;
• Ensure all project-related information is well-documented for future reference;
• Implement a thorough deliverable management process.

What we would love to see from you:

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering;
• Space Mechanism project experience is essential;
• 6+ years experience in Project management;
• Proven experience managing complex space exploration mechanism projects;
• Strong technical background in spacecraft design and space systems engineering;
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage multidisciplinary teams;
• Demonstrated experience in budget management, resource allocation, and risk mitigation;
• Knowledge of relevant space exploration regulations and standards;
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.