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Headquartered in Elche (Spain) and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has established itself as a global benchmark in the small satellite launch sector. Its family of MIURA launchers and LINCE crewed capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full spectrum of space missions.\nPLD Space operates over 188,000 m² of facilities in Elche, Teruel (Spain), Kourou (French Guiana), and Duqm (Oman), enabling the company to provide comprehensive satellite and payload launch services into space.\nTeamwork, courage, determination and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee an autonomous, independent satellite space access capability, based on reliability at a globally competitive price. The company is able to offer best-in-class launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies and national and international governmental entities\nMission\nAs the Project Manager for PLD Space, your mission is to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of the company’s projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.\nResponsibilities\nLead the end-to-end management of PLD Space’s projectsfrom initiation to closure, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource\nallocation, and risk management.\n\nCollaborate with engineering, manufacturing, procurement,and other departments to define project requirements, scope, and deliverables.\n\nDevelop project plans, work breakdown structures, andschedules, ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer\nexpectations.\n\nMonitor project progress, identify issues and risks, andimplement corrective actions to keep projects on track.\n\nCommunicate project status, milestones, and deliverablesto internal stakeholders, customers, and partners, ensuring transparency and\nalignment.\n\nFacilitate effective team meetings, reviews, anddecision-making processes to foster collaboration and drive results.\n\nCoordinate with external vendors, subcontractors, andpartners to ensure timely delivery of goods and services in accordance with\nproject requirements.\n\nEnsure compliance with relevant regulations, standards,and quality management systems throughout the project lifecycle.\n\nPrepare and present project reports, presentations, anddocumentation to senior management and key stakeholders.\n\nGenerate documentation for formalprogram development reviews.\n\nProvide high-level and low-levelfeedback for MIURA 5 program development planning.\n\nNecessary Requirements\nBachelor's degree in engineering, aerospace, or relatedfield, advanced degree preferred.\n\nExperience managing complex projects in the aerospace,defense, or technology industries.\n\nProficiency in project management tools and techniques,including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.\n\nDesired Requirements\nAbility to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams toachieve project objectives.\n\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills, withthe ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with theability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement effective\nsolutions.\n\nProven track record of working effectively inmultidisciplinary teams and building productive relationships with internal and\nexternal stakeholders.\n\nSound judgment and decision-making abilities, especiallyin high-pressure situations.\n\nFlexibility to adapt to changing project requirements,priorities, and constraints.\n\nAbility to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment,managing multiple development projects and priorities.\n\nStrong organizational and time management skills to meetproject deadlines and milestones.\n\nPrevious experience in a managerialor leadership role.\n\nFluency in English language.\nCompetencies Desired\nExperience in the space launch or satellite industry,with knowledge of spacecraft design, propulsion systems, or launch operations.\n\nFamiliarity with regulatory requirements andcertification processes for aerospace products and systems.\n\nCertification in project management (e.g., PMP, Prince2)or relevant professional associations (e.g., AIAA, PMI).\n\nFamiliarity with space launch systems.\nExperience with international collaboration projects andworking in multicultural environments.\n\nFluency in French language.\nBenefits\nHealth\n& Wellness\nPhysiotherapywithin our facilities\n\n50%discount on your health insurance\n\nYoucan sign-up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price.\n\nHealthysnacks and lots of fruit\n\nFind\nbalance\n23 days of paid vacation plusDecember 24th and 31st\n\nFlexible work schedule\nNever\nstop learning\nWe encourage practical learning\nWe promote professional developmentthrough internal mobility and teamwork\n\nFocus\non your financial future\nChildcare flexible contributions\nRestaurant tickets\nTransport flexible contributions\nTraining support\nValues\nWe\nhave five critical beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future\nof space launch technologies.\nTeamwork.\nHardwork.\n\nDynamism.\nCommitment.\nKeepit simple.\n\nJoin\nus to reinvent how rockets are built!","description_format":"text","description_chars":5377,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"French","level":"Advanced (C1)","optional":false},{"language":"English","level":"Advanced (C1)","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule","Health insurance","Professional 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