Project Manager - Ground Systems Infrastructure Establishment

Welcome to SSC Space, the perfect workplace for those passionate about technology in general and space in particular. With space organizations, research institutes, institutional and commercial actors as customers, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications, spacecraft consulting services, rocket and balloon systems, and much more. SSC Space also has one of the world's largest global networks of ground stations for satellite communications. We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, northern Sweden, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future. Are you fueled by a passion for people and the ambition to create an awesome workplace? Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help Earth benefit from space? If you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as Ground Systems Infrastructure Establishment (GSIE) Project Manager in our Connect team. We are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer Passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage. As a GSIE Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering new ground station and antenna infrastructure. You will provide programmatic and technical guidance to support successful project execution and lead projects by coordinating contractor and SSC teams across locations and time zones, ensuring the right competencies are in place. ### Responsibilities - Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of ground station, antenna, and associated infrastructure projects worldwide. - Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, risks, resources, and performance to ensure successful project outcomes. - Provide timely and effective reporting to senior management on project status, risks, issues, and key decisions. - Manage contractor procurement, supplier performance, site assessments, and licensing activities. - Coordinate project logistics, including the import and export of specialized equipment. - Ensure all project deliverables meet agreed requirements for scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and compliance. - Promote safe working practices and ensure adherence to applicable regulatory, environmental, and sustainability requirements. - Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, bid support, and technical evaluations. - Facilitate effective collaboration between engineering, operations, commercial, and external partner organizations. ### Requirements - Engineering degree (Electrical, Satcom/Telecom, Aerospace, or similar), or equivalent professional experience. - Experience managing technical projects involving construction, installation, or refurbishment of technical infrastructure. - Ability to coordinate suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders across countries and time zones. - Knowledge of project controls, including budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and risk management. - Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA). - Ability to communicate complex technical and program information clearly to senior stakeholders and management. - Willingness to travel internationally as required. - Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and project delivery in a dynamic environment. - Strong communicator and problem solver with proven negotiation skills, able to translate complex technical issues into business, cost, and risk impacts while driving continuous improvement. Desired Skills and Background - Experience delivering satellite ground stations, telecommunications sites, antenna systems, or related infrastructure. - Background in systems engineering within satellite, telecommunications, aerospace, or similar technical domains. - Professional project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2). - Demonstrated progression through increasing levels of project or technical leadership responsibility. ### Benefits **We Offer You** - A unique o…