Project Manager – Space (ESA & SATCOM)

¡At Oesia Group, we are growing! We would like to count on you for our next job offer:

At Inster, we are looking for a Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives within Europe’s most ambitious programs in secure satellite communications. This is a key leadership role with real impact on advanced space and defence projects, offering the opportunity to relocate to Madrid, one of Europe’s most dynamic and liveable capitals.

What are we looking for?

• An/a Project Manager – Space (ESA & SATCOM), with at least 5 years of experience.

• Availability to join a stable project in Madrid.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Telecommunications, Industrial or similar)

• Proven experience in managing and coordinating technological or space projects.

• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary teams, planning, risks, and budget.

• Hands-on experience managing projects with ESA (European Space Agency), including direct interaction with the agency and understanding of its processes.

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of the space project lifecycle (Phases 0/A/B/C/D/E).

• Experience working under ECSS standards.

• Knowledge of SATCOM environments (highly relevant for IRIS2).

• Proficiency with planning tools (MS Project, Jira or similar).

What will your responsibilities be?

• Lead the end-to-end management of technological and space projects, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, and budget.

• Act as the main interface with ESA stakeholders, ensuring proper technical and contractual alignment.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (systems, software, hardware, AIT, telecommunications), ensuring successful integration of complex SATCOM solutions.

• Plan and monitor project schedules, resources, and key milestones, including ESA reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, QR, AR).

• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, financial, and schedule risks.

• Manage and control the project budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.

• Ensure compliance with ECSS standards, quality processes, and configuration management.

• Manage suppliers and subcontractors within the project ecosystem.

What we offer you?

• Work in a multinational company recognized as one of the best companies to work for in 2025, according to Actualidad Económica and Forbes.

• Stable and innovative technological projects for leading national and international clients.

• Career plan: we offer an attractive professional career based on experience and personal potential within a continuously evolving company with solid growth.

• Free access to various training platforms, providing you with a wide multidisciplinary catalog.

• Flexible compensation.

• An equal, diverse company with great Corporate Social Responsibility.

• A positive, healthy, and cooperative work environment. Teamwork is the cornerstone of the company's project successes.

Have you heard of us?

With over 3.800 professionals in 20 corporate offices across Spain, Brussels, Latin America, and Asia, it generates quality employment and helps people grow in technical careers.

Grupo Oesía is a Spanish multinational company dedicated to dual-use digital and industrial engineering, developing and implementing projects worldwide.

At Grupo Oesía we believe in diversity and equal opportunities as drivers of innovation, and in inclusion as the foundation for growth. We foster an environment where everyone, without any distinction, can develop their talent and contribute to building a better future.

Inster–Grupo Oesía specializes in the development of dual-use technology for terrestrial, naval, aerial, and space satellite communications; mobility applications in both military and civilian environments; and high-capacity wireless access for telecommunications operators.