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Program Manager

London, Royaume-Uni

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At ClearSpace, we believe in reusability, in affordability driving disruption, and that no progress is real unless it is sustainable.


Our company was founded in 2018 out of the realization that in-orbit servicing and space debris removal are vital services for the future of space exploration and operations. Today ClearSpace has assembled an expert engineering team and is leading the way toward sustainable space operations. From a garage in Switzerland, we now operate across Europe and the US, and are working with world-leading institutions and companies to bring our dream of a sustainable space ecosystem to life.


Motivated to join us and make a difference beyond earth? We are currently looking for a Program Manager to join our team.


The Role


We are looking for a Program Manager to lead ambitious, groundbreaking projects in in-orbit serving (IoS). As a key member of our UK team, you'll drive the delivery of space programs that will set the standard for space operations and sustainability.


In this high-impact role, you’ll oversee every phase of the program lifecycle, from initial concept and design to development, launch, operations, and end-of-life. This isn’t just about meeting milestones; it’s about pioneering new solutions in an industry that’s evolving at an unprecedented pace. You’ll work closely with clients and executive leadership, balancing complex financial, contractual, and quality considerations to deliver transformational outcomes.


If you have experience with satellite programs and a passion for pushing boundaries, we want you to lead our projects to new heights. Here, your work won’t just meet objectives—it will define the future of in-orbit servicing!


What Success Looks Like:

  • Programs​ delivered seamlessly from start to finish
  • Key objectives that advance ClearSpace’s mission are achieved
  • High performance and quality standards are exceeded
  • Milestones are consistently met on schedule and within budget
Responsibilities 
  • Negotiating, managing and executing contracts for various Customers (e.g. institutional, commercial, government) to ensure requirements are met within scope, budget and timescales and to quality. 
  • Day-to-day management of all aspects of the program or project including the planning and organisation of all key tasks and activities.
  • End-to-end mission management from initial concept / feasibility through development, launch, operations and end-of-life. 
  • Executing project control: financial, resource and risk management. 
  • Working closely with the System Architect / Technical Lead / Engineering teams to ensure the technical requirements are achieved. 
  • Leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams of various sizes covering program office, flight and ground segments, depending on the need. 
  • Ensuring deliverables are compliant with the contract baseline requirements and in accordance with the contractual milestone dates. 
  • Contractor and Sub-Contractor Management: supporting the procurement process and supervision of contractors and sub-contractors for their activities to ensure all requirements are met and deliverables achieved. 
  • Satellite Launcher Contract Management: ensuring satellite compatibility and launch with the required performance and within the required budget and timescales.
  • Supporting pre-contract Request for Proposal preparations, bid evaluation and negotiations resulting in finalisation of a Contract. 
  • Identifying new opportunities and supporting proposal writing and submission. 
  • Supporting the development of ClearSpace processes to aid and improve program execution. 
  • Supporting promotional and PR activities. 
  • Supporting future hiring and interview activities.
Must Have:
  • 8+ years experience in the spacecraft industry with 3+ years in technical leadership positions. 
  • Familiarity with the full space program lifecycle, from business development, proposal generation and contract negotiations, all the way through design, development, assembly, test and successful delivery. 
  • Confidence with leading multidisciplinary project teams. 
  • Highly organized, capable of tracking multiple streams of critical activities at once. 
  • Experience working in a technical capacity with LEO, MEO or GEO Spacecraft system definition and design.  
  • Comfortable interacting with customers, both institutional (UKSA, ESA) and commercial. 
 Nice to Have:  
  • Negotiation skills
  • Spacecraft Engineering/Design
  • Systems/AIT
  • Communication and negotiation skills
  • Finance / strategy
  • Satellite In-orbit Operations
  • Team Leadership
Desired Education:   
  • MSc Degree in Aerospace, Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or similar 


What's great in the job?


  • Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
  • The freedom to evolve and grow within a team of experienced specialists
  • Real responsibilities and challenges in a fast evolving company
  • A caring and collaborative working environment
  • The possibility of partial remote working and flexible hours
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