JOB ID 25556

Project Manager|Satellite Development Project Manager

  • Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
  • Electronics, Program・Project Management, Program・Project Management
  • Miyagi
  • ¥8,000,000~¥15,000,000

An emerging leader within the Japanese space industry, they are a cutting-edge technology company, challenging new possibilities in space development. It is advancing innovative technological development for on-orbit services and space infrastructure. In the rapidly globalizing space business, the company's mission is to create new utilization models by strengthening collaboration with research institutions, companies, and government agencies, thereby making space a more accessible field. For individuals who want to be involved in future-oriented projects in a fast-paced environment, the company offers an environment full of challenges and growth opportunities. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds to join us in shaping the next generation of the space industry.

You will report directly to the
CTO and work as a project manager on projects such as satellite development that are currently underway and will be implemented in the near future. This position is responsible for achieving project goals and leading the team across the organization.
You will be responsible for achieving project goals, leading the team across the organization, and actively involved in the practical aspects of the project. As a player, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks including document preparation, coordination with internal and external parties, and problem solving.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    -Project planning (mission definition, requirements identification, cost estimation, stakeholder coordination, etc.)
    -Team building and team management
    -Project progress and process management
    -Resource management (budget management, human resource management)
    -Stakeholder management
  • Requirements
    Management of some kind of project or equivalent work experience (even outside of manufacturing)
    ・More than 3 years of work experience as an engineer in manufacturing projects
    ・Sufficient ability to learn a field outside of one's expertise and understand it in a short period of time
    ・Language skills: Ability to communicate and negotiate in English High communication skills to cooperate with diverse teams across the organization.
    ・High communication skills to cooperate with diverse teams across the organization.
  • Preferred
    -Experience in space development projects
    -Experience in project management in the field of manufacturing
    -Experience working in a start-up company
    -Knowledge and experience in streamlining and optimizing development processes
  • Location
    Miyagi
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥8,000,000~¥15,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Stock options available, Childcare support system, Weekends and holidays off, Venture Company, New businesses and services

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