Project Manager

About Pangea Propulsion:

We are a company dedicated to developing advanced propulsion systems for the space industry based on three key principles: high efficiency, sustainability, and reusability. We are revolutionizing the space industry with ground-breaking innovations that allow us to offer the best performance to cost propulsion systems.

Our goal is to be the propulsion provider for the next generation of spacecraft, which is essential to meet demands and compete in the booming space market of the next decade.

We are a passionate, multicultural, and multidisciplinary team pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space propulsion technology.

We have already made history by successfully testing the world's first 3D-printed Methalox Aerospike engine, marking a significant milestone for the space industry.

We are looking for talented professionals to join our international teams in Barcelona and Toulouse. We want to be a key player in improving diversity in the Aerospace sector as, in Pangea, we believe that diversity (gender, age, race, sexual orientation, beliefs, disability, culture, etc.) is a key to success. Within Pangea, everyone can grow with the same opportunities. We encourage you to apply. Individually we are different, but together we are an amazing team!

We are looking for a Project Manager in Toulouse .

About the role:

We are looking for a highly skilled Project Manager to join our team in Toulouse.

The successful candidate will combine solid expertise in project and program management with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. This role is key to strengthening the execution and monitoring of our project and product development roadmap, ensuring alignment between workload, budgets, schedules, and technical objectives, in close collaboration with Product Owners and technical teams.

As part of the Project Management Department, reporting to the Operations Directorate, you will work closely with your colleagues and interact daily with a wide range of stakeholders within our matrix organization. These stakeholders include internal teams (Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and other support functions) as well as external partners, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

The position requires a strong command of the full project lifecycle, from the pre-project phase-supporting commercial and technical teams in proposal preparation and project structuring-through execution, monitoring, risk management, customer engagement, and final project closure.

We are looking for a proactive and results-oriented professional who can operate effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound decision-making, and excellent communication abilities are essential to succeed in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define project objectives, scope, budget, and schedule in collaboration with Business Development teams and technical leaders.
• Support the preparation of competitive project proposals aligned with customer requirements and business opportunities.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination among all project stakeholders.
• Act as the primary interface between project needs and resource availability.
• Monitor and manage resource allocation in close coordination with discipline managers and team leaders to ensure project objectives are achieved efficiently.
• Establish, track, and control project budgets (hours and costs) based on scope, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and execution plans.
• Provide regular project status updates to management and stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, issues, and mitigation actions.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure project delivery meets agreed scope, schedule, cost, quality, and technical objectives.

What you need to be successful:

• Educational Background: Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 5-10 years of experience in project management, preferably within highly technical, industrial, engineering, or R&D environments.

Technical Proficiency:

• Strong knowledge of both traditional and Agile project management methodologies, best practices, and tools.
• Advanced proficiency with project management and planning software (MS Project, Excel, Odoo, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience managing the full project lifecycle, from proposal and initiation through execution, delivery, and closure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on priorities and deadlines.
• Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Europe on short notice when required.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Resilient and capable of managing uncertainty, pressure, and setbacks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High level of organization, autonomy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment, with flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.

Other useful skills:

• Industry Experience: Previous experience in the aerospace, space, aeronautics, defense, or other high-tech industries is highly desirable.
• Specialized Expertise: PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA, Agile certifications, or equivalent are considered a plus
• Security & Defense: open to work on defense-related projects. Candidate must be eligible for security clearance.

Not hitting every requirement? Research suggests that some people tend to hesitate when it comes to job applications if they don't meet all the desired qualifications. Here at Pangea Propulsion, we're committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, inclusivity, and authenticity. So, if you're enthusiastic about this role but your prior experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification mentioned in the job description, we still strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the ideal candidate for this position or other opportunities within our organization.

Pangea Propulsion is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applications without discrimination on any legally protected grounds. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

More about us...

We are an international and very multicultural team. Our work is guided by these core values:

Teamwork : We strive to work together as an aligned team towards our common goals.

Respect & tolerance : we value people with integrity that treat other people with respect. We enjoy having diverse views to enrich the debate and take better decisions.

Passion for growth : we are passionate about space and about being pioneers; also, we value personal and organizational growth aiming to a constant improvement.

Sustainability : because a long-term vision and strategy is not possible if sustainability is not in the team's core values.

Daring : we do things that sometimes seem impossible, but we always go the extra mile to find a path to do them and we are ready to take the necessary risks to achieve our goals.

If this sounds good to you and you want to join the New Space revolution, we really want to meet you!