IRIS² Programme Manager– EU Communication Gateway (Ground Segment)
Description
Take on one of Europe’s most visible and complex space infrastructure programmes. In this role, you will lead SSC’s contribution to IRIS² within the EU Communication Gateway Lot, with full accountability for delivery while building and scaling a high-performing programme organisation across ground segment infrastructure, engineering, operations, and industrial partners.
This Role Is For You If You
Have led large, complex aerospace, space, or infrastructure programmes with full end-to-end accountabilityThrive in building and scaling organisations while delivering under demanding governance and timelinesBring experience from ESA, EC, or comparable institutional environmentsAre comfortable operating at executive level with high visibility and stakeholder complexityEnjoy navigating ambiguity and driving results across multi-partner industrial ecosystems
Requirements
Proven experience as Programme Director or Senior Programme Manager delivering large-scale programmes with full accountabilityExtensive experience within ESA and/or ECSS environmentsStrong track record in building programme organisationsExperience from prime contractor or system integrator environmentsExperience in satellite communications, ground segment or related infrastructureStrong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Responsibilities
Own and drive programme deliveryLead and scale the programme organisationEstablish industrial organisation and partner modelEnsure governance aligned with ESA/ECSSAct as key stakeholder interfaceOwn milestones and acceptance
Benefits
Welcome to SSC Space (formerly Swedish Space Corporation), 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 IRIS²