Program Manager for Ground Segments

Do you want to face new challenges without giving up the stability of a highly experienced technology group?

At GMV, we are expanding our teams in the Space sector to take on the development of next‑generation Ground Segment solutions for satellite constellations.

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WHAT CHALLENGE WILL YOU BE TAKING ON?

In our team you will lead and manage the development of Ground Segment solutions for next‑generation satellite constellations , coordinating complex, multidisciplinary projects that combine software‑intensive systems, mission operations, cloud infrastructures, cybersecurity, and advanced data processing technologies.

Your main responsibilities will be

• Lead the end‑to‑end development of Ground Segment projects, from system definition and architecture through implementation, integration, verification, and transition to operations.
• Coordinate technical activities across engineering teams, customers, subcontractors, and operational stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage project cost, schedule, quality, risks, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support and drive technical decision‑making, ensuring alignment between customer requirements and engineering solutions.
• Ensure the successful delivery of critical Ground Segment capabilities, including Mission Control Systems, Flight Dynamics Systems, Mission Planning Systems, Ground Station Networks, Data Processing, and Mission Operations.
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary and international teams to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure that Ground Segment solutions are scalable, resilient, and operationally ready to support next‑generation satellite constellation missions.

WHAT DO WE NEED IN OUR TEAM?

We are looking for professionals in Aerospace Engineering, Project Management, Systems Engineering, or related disciplines, with background and interest in managing complex, multidisciplinary projects in the space sector.

Required knowledge

• Experience managing large‑scale projects, preferably with budgets exceeding €10M.
• Knowledge and experience applying ECSS or related industry standards.
• Experience in managing subcontractors and external partners.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple development teams across the organisation.

We will also value previous experience and knowledge in

• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Experience working on defence projects.
• Knowledge of Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and systems engineering standards.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Hybrid working model and 8 weeks per year of teleworking outside your usual geographical area.
• Flexible start and finish times, and intensive working hours Fridays and in summer.
• Personalized career plan development, training and language learning support.
• National and international mobility. If you come from another country we can offer you a relocation package.
• Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews, Pension plan program, Edenred card and discount on brands.
• Wellbeing program: health insurance; free fruit and coffee, Job Rad, physical, mental and financial health training, and much more!
• In our recruitment processes you will always have telephone and personal contact, face‑to‑face or online, with our talent acquisition team.

In addition, bank transfers and bank cards will never be requested.

If you are contacted through any other process, please write to our team at privacy@gmv. com.

We promote equal opportunities in recruitment, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? JOIN US

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Konstantin Uhl, in charge of this vacancy.

• Konstantin Uhl
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