Project Manager, Operations Manager

Archangel Lightworks is a connectivity company building wireless technology to create the space-enabled networks of the future.

Were passionate about improving humanitys communications infrastructure and solving some of Earths 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-edgeof innovation. Responsibilities As Project Manager, you will oversee internal and external projects,ranging from furthering the R&Dactivitiesof our flagship Optical Ground Station, TERRA-M, whichwillrevolutionizespace-to-ground communications withlasercomtechnology, to planning international test campaigns.

Your work will directly contribute to the successful delivery of projects that bring cutting-edgelaser communication technologies to market, helping to revolutionize global connectivity.

You will work closely with the Programme Manager and Engineering Manager to ensurethe 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.

Were passionate about improving humanitys communications infrastructure and solving some of Earths 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-edgeof innovation. Responsibilities As Project Manager, you will oversee internal and external projects,ranging from furthering the R&Dactivitiesof our flagship Optical Ground Station, TERRA-M, whichwillrevolutionizespace-to-ground communications withlasercomtechnology, to planning international test campaigns.

Your work will directly contribute to the successful delivery of projects that bring cutting-edgelaser communication technologies to market, helping to revolutionize global connectivity.

You will work closely with the Programme Manager and Engineering Manager to ensurethe 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, demonstrable experience successfully delivering projects within a technical engineering or scientific environment, with excellent control and understanding of project finances and their inputs into company-wide financial management Stakeholder management of quasi-governmental organisations and aerospace primes e.g. Innovate UK, UKSA, ESA Familiarity with stage-gate development processes and product development cycles Qualification/accreditation in project management. Equivalent extensive and relevant project management experience;

or completion of a recognised project management apprenticeship supplemented by relevant industry experience will also be considered. Desirable additional skills:
Domain knowledge in satellite systems, laser communication technology, or optical engineering. While you dont need to be a subject matter expert, an understanding of these areas…