Technical Project Manager
Space Technology | Hybrid
Glasgow, Scotland
Salary negotiable depending on experience
CleanTech Talent is supporting an innovative space technology business in the search for a Delivery Project Manager to lead complex programme delivery across satellite services, bespoke technical programmes, and government/defence-related contracts.
This role will suit someone with solid technical credibility and disciplined programme leadership, able to manage delivery from baseline to closure across schedule, cost, risk, subcontractors, and technical execution.
You will work across engineering, MAIT, launch, and operations teams to keep delivery on track, drive cross-functional alignment, manage formal technical reviews, and ensure leadership has accurate, decision-ready programme insight at all times.
Key requirements:
- 5+ years in programme/project delivery within space, aerospace, defence, or another complex engineering environment
- Experience managing programmes end-to-end across planning, baseline control, subcontractor coordination, and delivery governance
- Solid working knowledge of tools such as MS Project, Primavera, JIRA, or equivalent
- Ability to operate credibly with technical teams and bring structure to complex delivery environments
- Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or similar technical field
Particularly relevant:
- Government, national security, defence, or export-controlled programme experience
- Familiarity with PDR, CDR, TRR, MAIT, launch integration, and LEOP
- PMP, IPMA, or similar certification
- Security clearance, or eligibility to obtain it
Why this role stands out
This is an opportunity to play a central role in delivering programmes that sit at the intersection of advanced engineering, space infrastructure, and strategically important technology. The environment will suit someone who enjoys bringing rigour to complexity and who wants to contribute to missions with tangible technical and real-world impact.
Hybrid working applies, with a minimum of three days per week in the office.
APPLY VIA CLEANTECH TALENT
This role is being managed exclusively by Cleantech Talent on behalf of our client. If you have the background and ambition to take on this challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply directly through LinkedIn or reach out to the Cleantech Talent team with your CV and a brief note on your interest and relevant experience. All applications are handled in strict confidence.
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