Senior Project Manager (H/F)

Job description

ALDORIA experienced rapid growth last year and continues to expand. As part of this growth, ALDORIA will expand its activities in Belgium in 2025 and is seeking a Senior Project Manager.

You will join a dynamic and innovative company that designs, develops, and manufactures its own telescopes (300mm to 1000mm aperture) dedicated to space surveillance. These state-of-the-art instruments enhance the performance of our global network of observation stations, detecting increasingly small objects with high regularity. ALDORIA's global network of space surveillance sensors span four continents, ensuring full-sky coverage for precise and continuous monitoring of orbital activities. Our advanced sensor network tracks objects at all altitudes, including LEO, MEO, and GEO, providing reliable, highly accurate data collection. This comprehensive coverage allows satellite operators to stay informed and respond quickly to potential threats.
We offer custom tracking solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of each mission, helping to prevent collisions and ensure satellite safety. By delivering critical information on space objects and their trajectories, ALDORIA helps protect valuable assets in orbit. Our presence across four continents guarantees reliable, global surveillance, enabling organizations to safeguard the long-term success and integrity of their space missions.


As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering projects assigned to you, in line with project objectives and contractual obligations. You will oversee progress, guide your team and subcontractors to meet all project requirements (technical, schedule, cost). You will serve as the primary contact for the project, both internally and with the customer. You will report to the CEO of the Belgium subsidiary and the Program Manager of ALDORIA.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver space and defence projects to the agreed baseline, ensuring customer satisfaction, timeliness, cost-effectiveness, and quality.
* Create, monitor, and track the project plan, schedule, risk register, and financial status to ensure project delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality.
* Lead and align with the cross-functional ALDORIA technical team and subcontractors to meet contractual obligations and ensure efficient project execution.
* Communicate and report on project progress to customers and internally at ALDORIA, both in written and oral presentations. Seek solutions in case of deviations from the baseline, issues, or conflicts.
* Manage project risks by identifying, quantifying, and defining mitigation actions.
* Follow up with partners and subcontractors to guarantee timely delivery of work packages, analysis, test results, and related data packs, all within agreed cost and quality.
* Develop and maintain positive engagement with customers, partners, and suppliers.
* Ensure your project is appropriately resourced with the support of relevant resource managers.

Desired profile

Desired Skills/Experience/Knowledge:
* Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in an engineering or scientific discipline, with 10+ years of relevant experience in project management.
* Experience in managing space and defence-related projects is essential. Understanding of ESA projects, Belgian institutions, and the space industry is a plus.
* Knowledge and experience in project management processes and methodologies. Experience in negotiation and conflict management.
* Experience in budget and resource management in a project management context.
* Ability to effectively influence, communicate, and negotiate with all levels of management and project stakeholders. Empower and inspire people to achieve success.
* Experience with projects involving a complex customer chain.
* Effective communication skills.
* Problem-solving abilities and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively.
* Demonstrable experience in optical technology.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a team, and deliver high-quality outputs in a timely manner.
* NATO/EU Clearance is a plus
* Fluent in Dutch and French. Professional proficiency in English is a plus.


Personal Skills:
* High motivation to work with complex engineering systems.
* Ability to integrate and work with a team from different geographical locations.
* Capability to solve complex problems.
* Initiative, autonomy, and self-development.
* Team player.

Offer:
* Competitive salary.
* Opportunities for professional development and growth.
* Collaborative, dynamic and innovative work environment.
* A motivated team of people sharing a passion for space and the vision to strengthen and enhance space safety.
* An opportunity to help shape new data and service developments from the very beginning.

 
We Value Diversity: In line with our values, ALDORIA encourages an inclusive culture. We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity, and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected.
Curious? So are We: We look forward to receiving your application. Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

About Aldoria

Aldoria (anciennement Share My Space) est une startup du New Space en passe de devenir un leader mondial sur le marché de la connaissance de la situation spatiale. Nos activités actuelles vont des observations au télescope aux prévisions des risques de collision en orbite, en passant par la veille économique et la surveillance spatiale pour les opérateurs de satellites commerciaux et gouvernementaux.