Project Manager

Project Manager

Simera Sense

Leuven, Belgium

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving complex projects to successful completion? We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives, optimise project delivery, and inspire high-performing teams. In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of key projects that align with our business goals, while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving challenges, and have a proven track record in project leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for managing and coordinating technical support operations across technical projects, ensuring system readiness, regulatory compliance, and effective resolution of technical issues to enable successful mission delivery.

Responsibilities:

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the technical liaison between project management, engineering, and operations teams.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and documentation of technical processes and support protocols.
• Support internal reviews, audits, and technical readiness assessments.

Technical Project Coordination

• Lead the coordination of technical support activities across engineering, systems, and operations teams.
• Translate technical requirements into actionable support plans aligned with project milestones.
• Ensure timely resolution of technical issues impacting project delivery.

Systems and Infrastructure Support

• Oversee the maintenance and performance of mission-critical systems, including satellite ground stations, telemetry systems, and integration labs.
• Coordinate upgrades, testing, and troubleshooting of hardware and software systems.
• Ensure system readiness for mission phases such as integration, testing, and launch.
• Risk and Issue Management
• Identify and escalate technical risks and issues, ensuring mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Maintain a technical issue log and track resolution progress in collaboration with engineering leads.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compliance and Standards

• Ensure all technical support activities comply with required regulations, ECSS standards, and internal quality frameworks.
• Maintain accurate records of technical interventions, system changes, and support actions.

Resource and Tool Management

• Manage technical support tools, diagnostic equipment, and software licenses.
• Coordinate internal training on support tools and systems to build team capability.

Reporting and Communication

• Provide regular updates on technical support status, risks, and performance metrics to project stakeholders.
• Prepare technical documentation, support reports, and post-mission reviews.

Support Readiness and Testing

• Lead technical support readiness for key project phases, including integration, environmental testing, and launch campaigns.
• Coordinate simulations and dry runs to validate support procedures and team preparedness.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

Required Experience:

Technical Project Management

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing technical projects in engineering, aerospace, IT infrastructure, or systems integration.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex technical solutions on time and within budget.

Space or Aerospace Sector Exposure

• Experience in space engineering, satellite systems, payload integration, or ground station operations is highly valued.
• Familiarity with space-grade testing environments, mission support systems, and launch coordination.

Compliance and Documentation

• Experience working within regulated environments, including SANSA, ISO, or ECSS standards.
• Skilled in preparing and managing technical documentation, support logs, and compliance reports.

Software and Tools Proficiency

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, ClickUp) and technical platforms (e.g., MATLAB, STK, SolidWorks).
• Experience with ERP systems and technical reporting tools.

Stakeholder and Vendor Coordination

• Experience managing relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and international partners.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into actionable plans and communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.

Recommendations

• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is advantageous.