Project Manager

at  Archangel Lightworks

Archangel Lightworks is a connectivity company building wireless technology to create the space-enabled networks of the future. We’re passionate about improving humanity’s communications infrastructure and solving some of Earth’s most critical problems from economic inclusion to climate change. Our start-up is a fast-paced and supportive environment, where you can make your mark as part of a growing team and work on the cutting-edge of innovation.
We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager with a background in aerospace to join our experienced engineering team and deliver transformative laser communications technology. You will be responsible for projects ranging from customer product builds to delivery of key R&D activities for our lasercom technologies and operational company activities. You will work closely with the Chief Commercial Officer and Senior Project Manager to deliver projects on time, within scope and budget.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience managing projects within an engineering/scientific environment
• Track record of successful engineering/scientific project ownership and delivery
• Familiarity with stage-gate-based development processes
• Qualification/accreditation in Project Management e.g. PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, Agile Certification; or equivalent project leadership experience.

Desirable additional skills:

• Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with satellite systems, laser communication technology, telecommunications, and aerospace engineering concepts is highly desirable
• Start-up experience: We are a small company developing disruptive technology so experience working within a scientific/engineering start-up environment would be advantageous
• Eco-system outreach: We engage with a large aerospace and lasercom eco-system as we build our network of partners both for future collaboration and demonstration activities, so experience managing outreach activities would be desirable
• Bid writing: We run several grant-funded (and similarly funded) projects; therefore, experience supporting bid writing and funding application activities is desirable
• Change management: Archangel Lightworks is a growing company with processes and tools that are scaling as needed, so experience implementing business changes / change management would be advantageous

Location: Hybrid with travel when required. Our office is based in Osney Mead, Oxford

• Planning and managing assigned projects to the specified scope, timeline, and cost; and managing expectations and scope changes where required
• Working closely with the engineering team to translate technical requirements and specifications to define project scope and plans
• Stakeholder management including both outsourced suppliers and customers e.g. ESA, IUK, and others.
• Working with technical and non-technical staff to identify and manage risks and inter-dependencies of projects, and their impact both on project timelines and cross-functional effects across the business
• Supporting the development of project management tools and processes
• Co-ordinating and contributing to formal documentation review and change control processes