Technical Project Manager - Earth Observation

Serco is a trusted provider of services to National Space Agencies and the European Space Agency (ESA), we have over 40 years’ experience supporting the space sector and providing services for all stages of our customer’s space missions.

Serco France has established itself as a reliable service provider in the French market, offering a broad range of engineering, technical, and management services across multiple industries. With a strategic presence in key locations, Serco France plays a critical role in supporting space, defense, and transportation sectors, providing expertise in systems integration, operational support, and mission-critical services. Leveraging its global experience and local knowledge, Serco France ensures seamless project execution and operational excellence, making it a trusted partner for both governmental and commercial clients. This solid foundation enables Serco France to foster innovation and deliver tailored solutions that drive efficiency and value across the industries it serves.

On behalf of our team, we are looking for a Technical Project Manager . You would be working on-site in Toulouse, with a generous distribution of working hours into the hybrid model. If you are interested in exploring complex datasets to enhance Serco’s vision of Earth and to develop cutting-edge solutions.

You would be involved in leading and coordinating projects at the intersection of cloud computing and earth observation technologies. The position involves being passionate about managing complex technical initiatives, driving innovation, and delivering impactful solutions in environmental monitoring, geospatial intelligence and climate science.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management for cloud-based earth observation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, software engineers, and remote sensing experts.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines in alignment with strategic objectives.
• Manage stakeholder communications and ensure timely reporting of progress and risks.
• Oversee cloud infrastructure deployment, data pipelines, and integration of EO data sources.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams, clients, and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and sustainability standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and adoption of agile methodologies.
• Co-design innovative solutions with a focus on client needs.

Profile:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in technical project management, and especially in cloud domain (an experience in Earth Observation domain is appreciated).
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (OVHcloud, AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with Earth Observation data formats (e.g., GeoTIFF, NetCDF) from missions like Sentinel and Landsat and processing tools.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
• Provide regular updates, risk assessments, and milestone tracking.
• Knowledge of geospatial tools (e.g., QGIS, GDAL, Google Earth Engine).
• Knowledge of machine learning applications in Earth Observation.
• Certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum).
• Background in environmental science, remote sensing, or geoinformatics.
• Fluent in English and French.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE EU.

On Offer:

• Hybrid working model.
• Participation in pension and health scheme.
• 30 days of holiday.
• Full-time permanent employment.

Relocation:

Toulouse, France, offers a key location in European space market, making it an ideal base for travel and business within the EU. Major cities are well-connected by road, rail, and air.

DE&I:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Serco France is based on a culture where every voice is heard, and every employee feels valued. Working together as one team, we can enhance the experience of our people and teams, improve the value of our solutions to better serve the missions of our customers, and make an impact in our world.

Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the likes of ESA, CNES, EUMETSAT, EUSPA, ASI and NASA. We offer space capabilities across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to Launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development. With over 55 years history in the space sector Serco is well placed to contribute to National strategies across Europe and the globe We work within the heart of the space sector so understand the challenges our customers face. When it comes to recruitment we are experts in sourcing the very best talent within space engineering, earth observation, satellite communications and cyber security. We have placed hundreds of people from post graduates through to C-suite executives into space agencies, satellite operators, manufacturers, system integrators, consultancies, earth observation/remote sensing, launch providers and much more.