Project Manager Innovation (all genders)
Project Manager Innovation (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 Crew
You’ll be part of an energetic team of four based in our brand new Zurich office. Your role will be pivotal in driving innovation and leading R&D projects, all while exploring and advancing cutting-edge technologies and creating value for our customers. This diverse team comprises highly skilled engineers from various backgrounds and nationalities, each bringing their unique perspective to the table. Yet, what unites us is our shared commitment to Beyond Gravity’s core values: Curios, Passionate, and Together.
Your Mission
- Manages (planning, execution, control, closure) R&D projects, within scope, time and budget.
- Leads the different project teams from a technical standpoint.
- Boosts internal synergies to transfer project outcomes to adjacent departments.
- Supports the creation of detailed R&D roadmaps and business cases.
- Issues project related documents (in English).
- Maintains knowledge about the current product portfolio and future opportunities.
- Communicates proactively and aligns with the adjacent departments for best practices and synergies.
- Proposes market-oriented initiatives to improve existing products, technologies and production processes.
- Provides information on novel products, processes and technologies relevant to the Launchers division.
Most important output and KPIs:
- Projects successfully completed (ratio completed projects vs started projects)
- Projects spending rate (actual vs planned cost)
- Contribution margin of customer projects
Your Story
Must’s:
- Education in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, minimum M.Sc. level.
- Experience with space engineering, subsystems design, development, verification, and testing.
- Technical understanding and experience with composite materials products.
- Technical awareness for technologies potentially beneficial to space applications of Launch Vehicles.
- Fluent in English. Fluent in German would be a plus.
Nice to have’s:
- Broad engineering background and experience in Mechanical/Aerospace industries.
- Experience with Project Management tools and techniques, including Agile frameworks.
- Proven expertise and track record with innovation tools and methods in industrial applications.
- Engineering knowhow from adjacent industries (Aeronautics, Defense, Automotive, …)
- Engineering knowhow in data analytics (AI, ML, …) and programming
- Engineering knowhow in process and product digitalization
Why Beyond Gravity
- 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 08/08/2024. We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.
For questions regarding the position, please contact: Evaristo Odinolfi | 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 Flughafen, ZH, CH
