Project Manager, IVV, Satellite Systems, IRIS2 Programme Office (Munich (Unterföhring), DE)

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION IRIS2 is the new EU secure satellite constellation, designed to provide secure connectivity and enhanced communication across the EU and its Member States. It offers high‑speed broadband to governmental users, private companies, and European citizens, addressing future connectivity challenges. ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The IVV Technical Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing Integration, Verification, and Validation (IVV) activities for satellite systems, ensuring all spacecraft, payload, and ground interface requirements are fully verified against customer, regulatory, and mission needs. Acting as the bridge between systems engineering, AIT, product assurance, and programme management, the manager ensures robust verification coverage, schedule adherence, risk control, and technical compliance throughout the satellite lifecycle—from design to launch readiness. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS IVV Planning implement mitigation actions. Manage non‑conformances, deviations, and waivers related to IVV activities. Ensure compliance with applicable standards (ECSS, ESA, NASA, company processes). Support anomaly investigations and lessons learned initiatives. COMPETENCIES Strong understanding of the satellite lifecycle and system architecture. Solid knowledge of IVV methodologies, verification logic, and test philosophies. Ability to analyse requirements and define appropriate verification approaches (test, analysis, inspection, demonstration). Excellent planning, organisational, and stakeholder coordination skills. Strong communication and documentation abilities. Structured, detail‑oriented, and quality‑driven mindset. QUALIFICATIONS