Technical Project Manager- Ground Segment

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Ground Segment Engineer with strong engineering skills and experience to support our customer EUMETSAT for our upcoming project based in Darmstadt. As a full member of our proposed team, you will support technical project management delivery across multiple concurrent TSS division projects (I2D, SGS, DSA), ensuring schedule, budget, and scope compliance throughout the full project lifecycle.

The position is full-time and permanent with the earliest starting date of 1st April 2026 - 1st June 2026 (flexible)

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the tasks but not limited to:

• Prepare and maintain Project Charters, PMPs, WBS, resource and budget plans, and network diagrams

• Manage project risk registers; conduct risk identification, analysis, and mitigation

• Support design reviews, verification reviews, and formal milestone meetings

• Coordinate with EUMETSAT OPS/PRD/TSS stakeholders across multiple concurrent projects

• Ensure compliance with PMI PMBOK, PRINCE2, and EUMETSAT governance processes

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years in aerospace/satellite project management, preferably in ground segment upgrade projects

• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification strongly preferred

• Experience with MS Project, JIRA, and configuration management tools

• Knowledge of ground segment monitoring, IT & site infrastructure services (compute, storage, network)

Desirable Skills

• Passionate about spacecraft operations and engineering.
• System-level knowledge of ground and spacecraft (sub)systems; Your hands-on experience with several platforms (sub)systems and ground systems (in particular the mission control system) will support and push our team to the next level.
• Teamwork is key: Your positive and professional attitude.
• You have a drive to succeed and a desire to grow professionally.
• Excellent communication skills.

Seniority:

Expert

Primary Location:

DE - Darmstadt - EUMETSAT

Contract Type:

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Onsite