Space Projects

Vor 7 Tagen

BrunswickHybrid Germany OKAPI:Orbits Vollzeit


Your mission

We are looking for a project manager for defense and civil-related activities at OKAPI:Orbits. You will be end-to-end responsible for the successful execution of proposals – from proposal writing through project implementation and contract closure. As such, you will work together with our technical experts to develop ideas beyond the state of the art, tackling the protection of assets in space. Customers will be mostly from governments, and space agencies (national and international), as well as from the defense sector throughout Europe.
Note: As this role will require gaining security clearance, restricted projects might pose limitations on hybrid work options.

Your tasks and responsibilities
  • Ensure successful execution of projects with up to multi-million € budgets, both as prime- and sub-subcontractor, specifically with presentations and summary reports (such as mid-term and final reports).
  • Represent OKAPI:Orbits to external stakeholders in project meetings.
  • Actively search for new project opportunities, responding both to RFI/RFPs 
  • Writing and coordination of proposals.
  • Project controlling together with our Head of Finance.


Your profile

Must-haves
  • EU Citizenship,
  • Background in space engineering, aerospace engineering or similar, combined business/engineering degree or relevant work experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience in the industry, including having worked ideally both on projects for the defense and civil sector.
  • Knowledge of different project management techniques, including
  • Experience in planning and reporting of projects,
  • Experience in using project management software and techniques for effort and budget estimation, time planning, and resource allocation,
  • Experience in managing complex information and generating overviews adapted to different stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.
  • Very good English (C1) & German (B2) skills.
Nice-to-haves
  • Experience in working in classified work environments.
  • Basic knowledge in effective risk management
  • Knowledge of European (EU and national states') tender processes, tender portals, and funding schemes is a strong plus,
  • Being able to prove these abilities in a defense context is considered a plus,
  • Proof of capabilities with standard project management-related certifications is a plus (e.g., PMP).
  • Military/Defense background.


Why us?
  • With a flat hierarchy and small working groups, you define your way of work, including flexible working hours.
  • Quickly gain your responsibilities in the company and provide your input to shape the future of OKAPI:Orbits.
  • Access to a dedicated training budget to continuously develop your skills.
  • Regular after-work activities like laser tag, dinner, chess, bouldering, or a simple beer.
  • Possibility to participate in national and international conferences
  • Enjoy perks such as free drinks, team events, bike-leasing, retirement plans, BahnCard and much more.


About us

OKAPI:Orbits is at the forefront of space sustainability, addressing some of the most pressing challenges of the space industry: the growing problem of crowded orbital regimes, and the need for more efficient satellite operations. We're providing end-to-end solutions that help various space industry players cover their Space Situation Awareness (SSA), and Space Traffic Management and Coordination (STM & STC) needs. We are committed to safeguarding space missions and access to space for all humanity. Join us on our mission.

Last but not least, we would like to share with you that research shows that women are less likely to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the listed requirements.
Please know that if it's your case — but you are passionate about space technology, building reliable software, and contributing to a more sustainable space environment — we strongly encourage you to apply.
OKAPI:Orbits already brings together a highly diverse team, and we actively continue to strengthen this diversity which allows us to achieve higher performance and drive innovation.

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