Project Manager - Space Sector

Ranked among the 'Best Employers 2023' by Capital Magazine, CS is an autonomous subsidiary of Sopra Steria GROUP, operating both in France and internationally (with over 2,500 employees). We are experts in critical systems for the Defense, Industry, Space, Cybersecurity, and AI sectors.

With 800 employees, our Space Business Unit delivers turnkey systems and engineering services to space agencies, industrial prime contractors, and satellite operators. Our areas of expertise include ground control and mission segments, space mechanics, image processing, embedded software, environmental and defense space applications, and IT expertise.

Our main offices are located in Toulouse (near the Cité de l’Espace), Darmstadt and Bremen in Germany, Noordwijk in the Netherlands, and Harwell in the UK.

Job Description

We are hiring a Project Manager to join our Space Business Unit within the Image Skills Center. Our Skills Center provides expertise in remote sensing and satellite image processing. The European Commission and the European Space Agency fund and coordinate the Copernicus program, which includes a series of Earth observation missions. CS GROUP is involved in numerous projects within the ground segment of these missions. Due to the growth of our activities in this sector, we are strengthening our teams. This position is based at CS GROUP’s offices in the Plaine area. Occasional travel to the ESRIN site (Italy) may be required.

Responsibilities

- Manage projects, including financial aspects

- Ensure the quality of deliverables and adherence to schedules

- Ensure compliance with development or integration methodologies

- Serve as the primary point of contact for the client

- Provide regular reporting to program directors and sales teams

- Prepare commercial proposals in response to change requests

Technical Environment

- MS Office Suite

- Online ticket tracking systems

- Metrics tracking dashboards

- Project management and financial tracking tools

Qualifications

- Master’s degree (Bac+5) from an engineering school or equivalent

- at least 5 years of experience in project management.

-You possess strong skills in team and project management.

- You are fluent in English, have excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, and are capable of preparing responses to calls for tenders.

Additional Information

This job is located in  Toulouse, France

If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF) to Medina Djakova, by clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job NL-HP- 25115.

Joining the Space Business Unit in Toulouse also means:

- Training from day one and throughout your career via CS Academy and Sopra Steria Academy

- Modern, bright, and flexible collaborative workspaces

- Easy access: bus lines from the city center (50% public transport coverage), private parking for drivers, cyclists, and motorcyclists

- Remote work options depending on the project

- Health insurance covering your family

- Meal vouchers worth €10 per working day

- A works council offering cultural and sports benefits, and discounts on travel and accommodation

- Vacation and referral bonuses

- And the promise of relaxing lunch breaks (foosball, piano, games, outdoor tables...

As an inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful work environment. We are committed to

diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds and profiles.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles.