Project Manager, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Archangel Lightworks is a connectivity company building wireless technology to create the space-enabled networks of the future. We’re passionate about improving humanity’s communications infrastructure and solving some of Earth’s most critical problems from economic inclusion to climate change. Our start-up is a fast-paced and supportive environment, where you can make your mark as part of a growing team and work on the cutting-edge of innovation.

Responsibilities
As Project Manager, you will oversee internal and external projects, ranging from furthering the R&D activities of our flagship Optical Ground Station, TERRA-M, which will revolutionize space-to-ground communications with lasercom technology, to planning international test campaigns. Your work will directly contribute to the successful delivery of projects that bring cutting-edge laser communication technologies to market, helping to revolutionize global connectivity. You will work closely with the Programme Manager and Engineering Manager to ensure the successful execution of our development portfolio on time, within scope, and within budget.

In this role, you will:

Manage assigned projects to the specified scope, timeline, and cost, while handling expectations and scope changes as required. This includes supporting and collaborating with the growing PM and Engineering teams to ensure successful delivery and, when appropriate, raising and resolving interdependent issues. At Archangel Lightworks we succeed together, so collaboration and teamwork is critical to the role
Archangel Lightworks is a connectivity company building wireless technology to create the space-enabled networks of the future. We’re passionate about improving humanity’s communications infrastructure and solving some of Earth’s most critical problems from economic inclusion to climate change. Our start-up is a fast-paced and supportive environment, where you can make your mark as part of a growing team and work on the cutting-edge of innovation.

Responsibilities

As Project Manager, you will oversee internal and external projects, ranging from furthering the R&D activities of our flagship Optical Ground Station, TERRA-M, which will revolutionize space-to-ground communications with lasercom technology, to planning international test campaigns. Your work will directly contribute to the successful delivery of projects that bring cutting-edge laser communication technologies to market, helping to revolutionize global connectivity. You will work closely with the Programme Manager and Engineering Manager to ensure the successful execution of our development portfolio on time, within scope, and within budget.

In this role, you will:

* Manage assigned projects to the specified scope, timeline, and cost, while handling expectations and scope changes as required. This includes supporting and collaborating with the growing PM and Engineering teams to ensure successful delivery and, when appropriate, raising and resolving interdependent issues. At Archangel Lightworks we succeed together, so collaboration and teamwork is critical to the role

* Collaborate with the engineering team to translate technical requirements and work areas into clear project scopes and plans

* Work closely with Technical Leads to ensure that Product Development Plans remain aligned with the backlog of technical tasks; and provide accurate inputs into Programme and Portfolio level controls

* Proactively identify and manage project risks, interdependencies, and their impact on timelines and cross-functional work streams

* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers (e.g., ESA, IUK). Knowledge and experience of their bid, delivery, reporting and closedown frameworks is highly beneficial

* Work collaboratively with the PM team to ensure alignment across the development portfolio

* Contribute to the development of project management tools and processes for the growing PM team. Familiarity with Jira, MS Project and Slack are highly beneficial

* Coordinate and participate in formal documentation review and change control processes

Requirements:

* Proven,…