Telecom Project Manager

• Manage satellite communications and telecommunications projects from proposal phase through delivery, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and timelines.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams working on 3GPP-based 4G/5G/6G, Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), IoT NTN, Direct-to-Device (D2D), beamforming, roaming, and positioning (PNT).
• Support and manage R&D initiatives related to telecom stacks and end-to-end satellite-enabled 4G/5G communications.
• Serve as a primary interface with customers, suppliers, and institutional partners, such as ESA, the European Commission, and local agencies.
• Prepare and manage technical and commercial proposals, including scope definition, work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets, and risk analysis.
• Coordinate internal resources across engineering, operations, and management to ensure effective project execution.
• Monitor project performance and control costs, schedules, and technical milestones.
• Lead contractual discussions and ensure alignment with project objectives and deliverables.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and programmatic risks in collaboration with technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance, product assurance, and applicable standards (including ECSS where relevant).
• Prepare project documentation, including milestone reviews, technical reports, and project closure documentation.

• PhD or MSc in Telecommunications Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• 2–5 years of experience in telecommunications, satellite communications, or wireless systems.
• Knowledge of 3GPP cellular systems (4G/5G/6G) and familiarity with Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and IoT connectivity.
• Experience managing or coordinating R&D or institutional projects (e.g., ESA, Horizon Europe, national space agencies, or similar programs)
• Strong understanding of project management practices, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Experience preparing technical proposals and project documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate between technical teams, management, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic startup environment, manage multiple projects, and shift priorities when required.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Important: Must already reside in Europe or hold a valid European work permit.

• Experience with ECSS standards and their tailoring for satellite communication projects.
• Background in satellite communication systems, particularly 5G NTN or direct-to-device architectures.
• Experience in product assurance or quality assurance for space or telecom systems.
• Familiarity with PNT technologies, satellite-to-UAV communications, or advanced wireless R&D projects.

• Enjoy a 50% income tax exemption on your salary – an exceptional incentive for top talent relocating to Luxembourg, subject to eligibility conditions.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Opportunity to work on flagship EU space mission projects.
• A dynamic, high-growth environment with career development opportunities.
• Regular company events and team activities.

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