Technical Senior Project Manager

3 weeks ago

Forres Moray, United Kingdom Orbex Full time €70,000 - €85,000

Orbex is looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to support our Structures team and support with our various licensing projects. We are looking for someone with proven experience in managing complex and high-tech multidisciplinary projects, ideally with a technical background in mechanical design and/or analysis.
You will be working closely with our Licensing & Flight Structures teams to ensure the effective delivery of projects from R&D through development, test, trials, and ultimately to flight-ready status.
You will be able to navigate the complexities of safety-critical and highly regulated industry practices, working with our team of expert engineers, along with the rest of our project managers, to drive forward the multitude of projects leading to the launch of the prime launch vehicle while reporting to the Chief Programme Officer. Any experience managing projects for flight grade hardware, space applications or finely tolerance and high performance composite parts would be extremely valuable.
Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle being prepared to launch from our home spaceport, Space Hub Sutherland. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €40m of project financing secured, a number of customers signed up, our launch licence application submitted, and backing from organisations including UKSA and ESA.
We are a rapidly growing company with staff located between our production and test facilities in Forres, Scotland, and Copenhagen, Denmark. Working on cutting-edge advances in rocket fuel technology, Prime’s carbon footprint is up to 96% lower than comparable vehicles, leading to innovations in propulsion and tank structures. A state-of-the-art re-flight system means we can recover and reuse our technology, and innovations in separation mechanisms mean we leave no debris in space.
Having developed in-house production capability, we can 3D print complex engines, produce full-scale carbon composite fuel tanks, and have testing labs in both Scotland and Denmark. Based in Forres, you will be right in the heart of this fast-paced cutting-edge company, gaining a unique insight into what it takes to build a new launch vehicle for a buoyant commercial market.

Responsibilities of the Senior Project Manager:
Taking responsibility for driving and coordinating teams of experts, alongside technical managers, to deliver projects effectively and on time across Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Licensing from prototype to a fully commissioned launch vehicle.
Accountable for implementing and supporting the programme management strategy as the company moves from prototype to the production launch vehicle.
Leading the delivery of approved projects in line with agreed timelines, budgets, and business case outcomes.
Managing effective senior relationships, including conflict of interest resolution, identifying solutions and opportunities to reduce risk, and managing expectations on the feasibility of delivering in line with project plans.
Working with external institutions such as ESA, the CAA, and the UK Space Agency to produce documentation supporting licensing, grant claims, and project applications, etc.
You will need to build trust between the various internal stakeholders, using clear communication to drive excellence across project teams.
It is expected that you will have a strong track record of leading and delivering multi-discipline engineering projects, ideally from prototype to final (flight-ready) status. This will incorporate technical disciplines such as mechanical design, structural analysis, and systems engineering.
Extensive and specialized knowledge of Project Management theory, concepts, and principles (e.g., risk and opportunity management, change management, critical path methodology, project scope and change management, resource estimating, and management lifecycle).
It is expected that you will have formal project management qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, etc.
High-performance composite products.
For the right candidate, we offer a benefits package that includes an equity stake in the company.
This is a compelling and rare career opportunity.

If you enjoy adventurous outdoor pursuits in extraordinary natural environments, the coast and highlands around Forres offer an ideal location.
Mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, camping, sailing, surfing, motorbiking, and skiing are all within easy reach of our main UK factory, and many members of our team participate in adventure sports in the vast, beautiful settings of Sutherland.
For the right candidate, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
A competitive salary commensurate with experience and the responsibility of the role. £NEST workplace pension,
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Group Life Insurance, (for four times annual salary, if amount is to be listed?)
Independent supporting services including: mortgage advice and health and wellbeing apps

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