Project Manager Launchers (all genders)

Project Manager Launchers (all genders)

?? Challenge the Impossible

About Beyond Gravity

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity is not your typical space company. We're a unique blend of agility, speed, and innovation, fusing a start-up mindset with decades of industry expertise and a track record of 100% mission success. Our dynamic team of over 1800 professionals, spread across 14 locations in seven countries, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible. We're not just building crucial products for the satellites, launchers and semiconductor industry, we’re helping to improve life on earth.

Your responsibilities

• Act as Proposal and Project Manager within the Business Unit Launchers in Switzerland, during Acquisition, Development and/or Production phases
• Develop project plans, including scope, goals, deliverables, resources, costs, and timelines. Collaborate with customers to define project requirements and objectives
• Lead project teams to execute plans efficiently, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and within budget. Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, motivating and guiding team members to achieve their best performance
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, providing regular project updates, addressing concerns, and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle
• Negotiate and manage project budgets, allocating resources effectively to optimize project outcomes
• Ensure that project deliverables meet the highest quality standards on time and on costs
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, schedule, and objectives. Assess the impact of changes and communicate adjustments to the customers, project team and stakeholders
• Prepare project status reports, documenting project progress, achievements, risks, and issues. Actively manage deviations and closure of gaps
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance project management methodologies within the organization

Your profile

• Technical background with engineering degree in Aerospace or in a relevant field
• 5 years of proven experience in international Project Management in Aerospace/Defense industry, successfully delivering projects from initiation to completion, during Acquisition or Execution phase
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing project requirements, utilize agile methods and thrive in a dynamic work environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address project challenges and implement effective and pro-active solutions
• Proven experience in negotiation of contracts in an international environment
• Entrepreneurial thinking, solution driven, willing to make a difference, commercial mindset
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional and technical teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective interaction with teams, stakeholders, and customers. C1-C2 English, other languages are an advantage
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently
• Familiarity with Aerospace business to understand project requirements and deliver effective solutions
• Project Management certification is preferred

What we offer

• Work in an international environment with global mindset and high-tech products that will fly into space
• A highly specialized and motivated team with a lot of know-how in a unique industry
• We live a hands-on mentality and take suggestions for improvement seriously
• Attractive employment conditions (contribution to public transport, trainings and development opportunities, full paid maternity/paternity leave and many more)
• Flexible and mobile working and at least 5 weeks of vacation with possibility to buy additional vacation

??Are you ready for lift-off?

Our core values - Passionate, Together, and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with us. Propel your career to new heights by applying before 31/07/2024. We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.

For questions regarding the position, please contact: Bruno Gonçalves Rodrigues | +41 799419020 | Write an email

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Stefan Hunger | | Write an email

Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.

Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.

Zürich, ZH, CH