Mission Manager

Open Cosmos

. Manage assigned mission phases or smaller end-to-end mission activities across schedule, cost, and delivery objectives .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timePorto • PortugalMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including proficiency in managing scope, schedule, cost, and risk while coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Exhibits clear communication skills and a proactive mindset to ensure mission activities align with technical and contractual requirements.

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Project Management FundamentalsMS Project ProficiencyRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementSchedule ManagementCost ManagementDelivery Tracking

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOrganizational CapabilityCollaborationAttention to DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectJira

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft SystemsPayloadsMultidisciplinary EngineeringMission ReadinessOperational Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage assigned mission phases or smaller end-to-end mission activities across schedule, cost, and delivery objectives
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, manufacturing, AIT, operations, supply chain, and commercial functions
Maintain project schedules, milestones, budgets, and delivery tracking activities
Act as a day-to-day point of contact for internal stakeholders and selected customers or partners
Support technical and programmatic reviews, action tracking, reporting, and progress monitoring
Identify risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges while supporting mitigation planning
Ensure mission activities align with technical, contractual, and quality requirements
Support communication and coordination between technical teams, suppliers, and external partners
Contribute to mission readiness activities including integration campaigns, launch preparation, and operational planning
Work closely with Senior Mission Managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams across the end-to-end mission lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of project management fundamentals including scope, schedule, cost, and risk management
Awareness of spacecraft systems, payloads, or multidisciplinary engineering programmes
Proficiency with project management and tracking tools such as MS Project, Jira, or similar platforms
Strong organisational and coordination capability across multiple workstreams and stakeholders
Clear and structured communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Understanding of supplier, stakeholder, and contract management principles
Ability to balance priorities and maintain momentum within fast-moving delivery environments
A proactive and ownership-driven mindset with strong attention to detail
A collaborative approach, building effective relationships across teams, partners, and customers
Adaptability and resilience when managing changing priorities and evolving mission needs
Must be based in Portugal, in either the Coimbra or Porto office
Must be able to travel between the Coimbra and Porto offices
Legal right to work in the chosen location
Application and CV must be submitted in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe
A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges
A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team
Equal opportunity employer
Inclusive workplace built on respect, dignity, belonging, and opportunity to thrive